st/juvenile.cm 96-79 Contact: Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500
DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS
FOR JUVENILE COURT
COMMITTEE VACANCIES For Immediate Release (March 1, 1996)
County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is currently seeking applicants to
fill nine vacancies on the Juvenile Court Committee. Four members are
eligible for reappointment. One vacancy is for a partial-term and will be
filled by a youth representative.
The committee advises the County Executive, County Council and Juvenile
Court on matters concerning juveniles. It is responsible for keeping both
legislators and citizens informed about juvenile needs. The committee also is
responsible for promoting the general welfare of juveniles under the
jurisdiction of the court; for making budget recommendations affecting
juvenile justice programs; and for making periodic visits to facilities in the
State that serve County juveniles.
Members serve three-year terms without compensation. Meetings are held
the third Tuesday evening of each month in Rockville.
Applicants should write by March 22 to County Executive Douglas M.
Duncan at the Executive Office Building, l0l Monroe St., Rockville, MD 20850.
A brief resume, with work and home phone 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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