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Contact:  Kathy Zieger, (30l) 217-2500
For Immediate Release (February 4, 1998)

Duncan Seeks Applicants For 
Commission On Child Care

     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill eight vacancies on
the Montgomery County Commission on Child Care.  One vacancy is in the business/general
public category; three vacancies are for providers of child care, and four vacancies are for
parent representatives. Parents of children receiving child care services are especially
encouraged to apply.
     The 25-member commission advises the County Executive and County Council on
government policies, programs and services that enhance community support for high quality,
affordable and accessible child care.  The commission also helps the County Department of
Health and Human Services develop initiatives to help families meet their child care needs.
     Members serve three-year terms without compensation.  The full commission meets
the third Wednesday of each month and subcommittee meetings are held once or twice a
month.
     Applicants should write by Feb. 20 to County Executive Douglas M. Duncan, at the
Executive Office Building, l0l Monroe St., Rockville, MD  20850.  A letter and brief resume
including work and home phone numbers should be enclosed.  The letter should state why the
applicant is interested in serving on the commission.  Members of County boards, committees
and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time.
     Duncan's appointments are subject to confirmation by the County Council. 
Applications of those selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation
process.                      # # #
                                     

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