Duncan Seeks Applicants for Commission on Health




CM/health.cm                           Contact:  Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500

DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS
FOR COMMISSION ON HEALTH                For Immediate Release (March 21, 1996)

     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill seven
vacancies on the Montgomery County Commission on Health.  One of the vacancies
will be filled by a provider representative and six vacancies will be filled
by consumer representatives.  Four consumers and one provider are eligible for
reappointment.  The commission consists of l9 voting members, representing a
cross section of consumers and providers of health care.  Persons with an
interest or background in public health are encouraged to apply.
     The commission advises the County Executive and County Council on public
health programs, services, and facilities, and comments on any gaps,
deficiencies or duplication of efforts.  The commission also comments on the
local public health planning needs, area-wide institutional health services,
and State of Maryland health-related issues where appropriate.  The group
reports each year to the Executive and Council on a variety of health issues.
     Meetings are held the third Thursday evening of each month in Rockville. 
Members are not compensated but may be reimbursed for expenses.
     Applicants should write by April 12 to County Executive Douglas M.
Duncan at the Executive Office Building, l0l Monroe St., Rockville, MD  20850. 
A letter and brief resume that describe personal interests, experience,
affiliations, community involvement, work and home phone numbers should be
included.  Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve
on more than one such group at a time.
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COMMISSION ON HEALTH                                          2-2-2-2

     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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