lg/agr.pr 98-37

Contract: Kathy Zeiger,  (301) 217-2500

For Immediate Release (February 4, 1998)

DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS
FOR AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION
ADVISORY BOARD           


     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill three vacancies on
the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board.  The vacancies must be filled by owner-
operators of  commercial farms who earns 50 percent or more of his or her income from
farming.   One incumbent is eligible to apply for reappointment.
     The five-member board advises the County Executive and County Council on the
status of agricultural districts and promotes preservation of agriculture.  Members serve five-
year terms without compensation and meet the first Tuesday evening of each month in
Rockville.
     Applicants should write by February 27 to County Executive Douglas M. Duncan at
the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street,  Rockville, MD 20850.  A brief resume
including  home and work phone numbers should be included.  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.  Applicants
of those selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation process.
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