ST/Housing.cm       96-179              Contact:  Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500


DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS
FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
COMMISSION                              For Immediate Release (May 15, 1996)

     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill two
vacancies on Montgomery County's Housing Opportunities Commission.  One
vacancy is for a full five-year term, the other position expires in August
1998.   
     The seven-member commission is responsible for building, managing and
financing housing for low and moderate income people.
     Commissioners are required to file confidential financial statements
yearly.  Members serve without compensation.  Meetings are usually held the
first and third Wednesday evening of each month in Kensington.  Additional 
meetings are scheduled as needed.  Members are required to attend at least 75
percent of the scheduled meetings.
     Applicants should write by June 7 to County Executive Douglas M. Duncan
at the Executive Office Building, l0l Monroe St., Rockville, MD  20850.  A
brief resume with work and home telephone numbers should be enclosed.  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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