County Executive Isiah Leggett is committed to representation on all of the County’s boards, committees, and commissions that is reflective of, and responsive to, our County’s residents. Public participation contributes to the work of County government and provides an important service to the community when a variety of issues, concerns, and viewpoints are presented. Currently, there is a valuable opportunity to serve on the following:
Vacancies with May 21 deadline (except Montgomery Cares board):
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* Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
* Advisory Board for the Montgomery Cares Program (deadline May 14)
* Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
* Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee
* Victim Services Advisory Board
Please share this notice with anyone who may be interested. You may access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions through the following link.
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp
Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, gender, geography, disability and ethnicity are encouraged to apply. An application, consisting of a brief cover letter and resume, should be sent by mail to County Executive Isiah Leggett, 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850, or by email to countyexecutive.boards@montgomerycountymd.gov. Home and employment addresses, as well as contact phone numbers and email addresses should be included. If appropriate, applicants should indicate the position for which they are applying.
Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Leggett’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.
Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill three vacancies on the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. The vacancies are for one lawyer, one public health nurse and one person with a physical disability.
The eleven-member board is responsible for reviewing each adult public guardianship at least twice a year. Members of the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Advisory Board for the Montgomery Cares Program
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Advisory Board for the Montgomery Cares Program for the following position: a representative who has knowledge of and experience with issues relating to health care for uninsured individuals.
Members of the Advisory Board for the Montgomery Cares Program are composed of fifteen voting members and two ex officio members. Members include, but are not limited to, the County Health Officer, the Chief of the County’s Division of Behavioral Health and Crisis Services, and representatives of the Commission on Health, the County Medical Society, and the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Primary Care Coalition.
The Board’s mission is to guide the development of the Program to ensure steady and measurable growth in the number of uninsured County residents accessing high quality and efficient health care services including primary, specialty, dental and behavioral health care services. The Montgomery Cares Program provides quality primary health care, referrals to discounted outpatient specialty care, and limited prescription medications. The goals of the Program are to provide health care access and to improve health outcomes for low-income, uninsured and ethnically diverse County residents.
Members serve three year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held at least 10 times per year on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM in Rockville. Members are required to file a limited public financial disclosure statement within 15 days of Council confirmation and each annual period thereafter.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For immediate release: April 30, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill three public member vacancies on the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
The 17-member Advisory Committee includes six government representatives, one public school representative, one Maryland Municipal League representative, and nine general public members who represent various regions of Montgomery County, including one representative of the bicycle advocacy community. The Committee, initially established in 2002 with original duration of five years, was granted an extension through July 2012.
This Committee provides advice to the County Executive, County Council, and elected officials on implementation of the County’s Pedestrian Safety Initiative, priorities and needs in the area of pedestrian and bicycle safety and access, gathers information on pedestrian and bicycle safety, and identifies any new issues that may emerge.
Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings generally are held every other month on weekday evenings. All members are also expected to serve on various sub-committees, and these meetings will be held as needed.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee for a representative of a residential community in the urban district.
The eleven member committee advises the Department of Transportation and Public Works on the program and budget of the Silver Spring Urban District; reviews the Silver Spring Urban District budget and submits comments to the Department; and by October 1 of each year, meets with the Department Director to resolve areas of disagreement regarding the budget.
Members serve three year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in Silver Spring.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Victim Services Advisory Board
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Victim Services Advisory Board for a representative from the mental health, legal, medical, dental or nursing professions. All members must be residents of Montgomery County.
The 23-member Board advises the County Executive, County Council, and the Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Crisis Services Division, which assists victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and other crimes. The primary responsibility of the Board is to review available services for crime victims and their families, determine needs and gaps in services for victims and their families, and recommend policy changes in County justice system and human service programs. The Board submits at least one report annually to the County Executive and the County Council on the progress of programs for crime victims and necessary improvements and on other relevant systems and policy issues concerning victims. The Board also makes recommendations for appropriate funding allocations based on priorities and available resources, participates in developing an annual victim and family service plan, and acts as a local advocate for crime victim services programming.
Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. The Board meets the fourth Thursday evening of each month in Rockville. Also, an average of five hours per month of board-related committee work is expected.
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Vacancies with May 26 deadline:
* Commission on Children and Youth (Agency)
* Commission on Children and Youth (Youth)
* Commission on Landlord Tenant Affairs
* Board of Social Services
* Wheaton Redevelopment Advisory Committee
* Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee
Please share this notice with anyone who may be interested. You may access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions through the following link.
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp
Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, gender, geography, disability and ethnicity are encouraged to apply. An application, consisting of a brief cover letter and resume, should be sent by mail to County Executive Isiah Leggett, 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850, or by email to countyexecutive.boards@montgomerycountymd.gov. Home and employment addresses, as well as contact phone numbers and email addresses should be included. If appropriate, applicants should indicate the position for which they are applying.
Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Leggett’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.
Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 5, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Commission on Children and Youth
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Commission on Children and Youth for representatives of agencies that provide services to children and youth.
The 27-member Commission advises the County Executive, County Council, Department of Health and Human Services, and Board of Education on policies, programs and services which support children, youth and their families.
Adult members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) in Rockville. Members are expected to serve on committees of the Commission and these meetings are held immediately prior to the full Commission meetings.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 5, 2010
Leggett Seeks Youth Applicants for Commission on Children and Youth
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants under the age of 21 to fill six vacancies on the Commission on Children and Youth.
The 27-member Commission advises the County Executive, County Council, Department of Health and Human Services, and Board of Education on policies, programs and services which support children, youth and their families.
Youth members serve one-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held the second Wednesday evening of each month (except July and August) in Rockville. Members are expected to serve on committees of the Commission and these meetings are held immediately prior to the full Commission meetings.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach: 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 5, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill six vacancies on the Commission on Landlord Tenant Affairs. The vacancies are for two public-at-large representatives (one primary and one alternate), two landlord representatives (one primary and one alternate) and two primary tenant representatives. The County Executive encourages minority participation on the County’s boards, committees, and commissions to ensure that a variety of issues, concerns and viewpoints are considered. All members must be Montgomery County residents.
The fifteen-member Commission hears landlord-tenant disputes. A landlord member must be an owner of rental housing located in the County; a manager, or an employee of a manager, of rental housing located in the County; an attorney who primarily represents owners or managers of rental housing; or be nominated by an organization that represents owners or managers of rental housing located in the County. A tenant member must be a tenant of rental housing in the County; an attorney who primarily represents tenants of rental housing; or be nominated by an organization that represents tenants of rental housing located in the County. A tenant member must not derive a substantial portion of his or her income from rental housing. An attorney member must, at time of appointment, have appeared in 10 or more landlord-tenant cases and represented owners, managers, or tenants in more than 60% of the attorney’s landlord-tenant cases. A public-at-large member must not be qualified as a landlord or tenant member or derive a substantial portion of his or her income from rental housing.
Members serve three year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependant care for meetings attended. Meetings of the full Commission are held the first Tuesday evening of each month in Rockville. In addition, members are expected to serve on panels that hear cases involving landlord-tenant disputes. Members are required to file an annual confidential financial disclosure within 15 days of Council confirmation and each annual period thereafter. In addition, applicants will be sent a required questionnaire that must be submitted to complete each application.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 5, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Board of Social Services
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill three public vacancies on the Montgomery County Board of Social Services.
The thirteen member Board advises the Department of Health and Human Services, the County Executive and County Council, as well as the Social Services Officer on the local application of state policies and procedures, receives briefings on local department activities, and communicates to the residents broad and comprehensive information as to the objectives, policies, programs and problems of local social services and public assistance administration in the County.
Members of the Board of Social Services serve three year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Rockville.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 5, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Wheaton Redevelopment Advisory Committee
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill seven vacancies on the Wheaton Redevelopment Advisory Committee for three business representatives and four residential representatives.
The Committee was established by the County Executive in June 2000 and is comprised of civic association members, business owners and residents of Wheaton. The charge of the Committee is to advise the County Executive, the Director of the Wheaton Redevelopment Program and the Director of the Mid-County Services Center on all phases of the revitalization of downtown Wheaton, which consists of preserving and improving the neighborhoods and business centers in the downtown area.
Committee members serve three year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Wheaton Redevelopment Program offices located at the Mid-County Regional Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 5, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee. One vacancy is for a representative of a Wheaton business that employs ten or more people. One vacancy is for a representative of a Wheaton business that employs fewer than ten people.
The eleven-member Committee provides information and advice to the County Executive and the Director of the Mid-County Regional Services Center regarding promotions, maintenance, service levels, and budgetary guidance for the downtown Wheaton Urban District.
Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Mid-County Regional Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland.
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Vacancies with May 28 deadline:
County Executive Isiah Leggett is committed to representation on all of the County’s boards, committees, and commissions that is reflective of, and responsive to, our County’s residents. Public participation contributes to the work of County government and provides an important service to the community when a variety of issues, concerns, and viewpoints are presented. Currently, there is a valuable opportunity to serve on the following:
* Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group
* Committee for Ethnic Affairs
* Fire and Emergency Services Commission
* Commission on Juvenile Justice
* Board of License Commissioners
* Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board
* Revenue Authority
The deadline for application is May 28, 2010.
Please share this notice with anyone who may be interested. You may access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions through the following link.
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp
Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, gender, geography, disability and ethnicity are encouraged to apply. An application, consisting of a brief cover letter and resume, should be sent by mail to County Executive Isiah Leggett, 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850, or by email to countyexecutive.boards@montgomerycountymd.gov. Home and employment addresses, as well as contact phone numbers and email addresses should be included. If appropriate, applicants should indicate the position for which they are applying.
Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Leggett’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.
Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill five vacancies on the Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group for representatives of the affected upcounty community.
The purpose of this Group is to address community and environmental issues and concerns pertaining to the County's solid waste facilities located in the Dickerson area. These facilities include the Resource Recovery Facility, the Yard Trim Composting Facility, properties originally purchased for the Site 2 landfill, and property associated with the Linden Farm (formerly called the Matthews Farm).
The 18-member Group has 12 voting members, including representatives of Sugarloaf Citizens Association, For a Rural Montgomery (FARM), representatives from the towns of Poolesville and Barnesville, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, the Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board, and six representatives of the affected community. Six non-voting members include representatives of the Operator of the Resource Recovery Facility, the Operator of the Montgomery County Compost Facility, the Operator of the Dickerson Mirant facility, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Members serve three year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held at least quarterly at 7:30 p.m. at 20900 Martinsburg Road in Dickerson.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Committee for Ethnic Affairs
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applications to fill eleven vacancies on the Committee for Ethnic Affairs.
The 26-member Committee serves as an advisory group to the County Executive, County Council, and the Office of Community Partnerships about ethnic affairs. Specific objectives of the Committee are to create a forum for all ethnic groups in the County, to help integrate diverse communities in the County, to identify existing and potential problems and possible solutions, and to promote maximum involvement of all residents in the County’s government, business and community affairs.
Committee members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Rockville.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Fire and Emergency Services Commission
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill one public position on the Montgomery County Fire and Emergency Services Commission. Members must reside in Montgomery County, and have no personal, family, or business connection with the County volunteer or career fire and emergency services.
The seven member Commission includes two representatives of County career fire/rescue personnel, two representatives of volunteer local fire and rescue department personnel and three representatives of the general public.
Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended.The commission meets on the second Thursday evening of each month in Rockville with additional meetings scheduled as needed. Members are required to file a confidential financial disclosure statement within fifteen days of County Council confirmation and each annual period thereafter.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Commission on Juvenile Justice
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill nine vacancies on the Commission on Juvenile Justice.
The 32-member Commission monitors the juvenile justice system and 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 Commission is also responsible for promoting the general welfare of juveniles under the jurisdiction of the court; making budget recommendations affecting juvenile justice programs; and making periodic visits to State facilities that serve County juveniles.
Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held the third Tuesday evening of each month at the Council Office Building in Rockville.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Board of License Commissioners
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy for a Democrat representative on the Board of License Commissioners. The board consists of five members, and not more than three can be from the same political party. Applicants must be registered to vote in Montgomery County. Applicants must not have any interest in any business or property involved in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages.
The board is responsible for issuing alcoholic beverage licenses, and enforcing the alcoholic beverage laws of the State of Maryland and Montgomery County. Members serve four year terms with compensation at the rate of $9,000 per year, and are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependant care for meetings attended. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rockville. Members are required to file a full confidential with limited public financial disclosure statement within 15 days of County Council confirmation and each annual period thereafter.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill five vacancies on the Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board.
The Board is comprised of 15 residents and businesses from the following areas: Upper Rock Creek, Wheaton, Kensington, Kemp Mill, Aspen Hill, Glenmont, Norbeck, Forest Glen, Olney, Brookeville, and Sandy Spring. The Board serves as a liaison between the community, the County Executive, County Council, and County government departments by identifying community concerns and recommending possible solutions. It also advises the Director of the Mid-County Services Center on transportation, economic development, housing, education, human services, environment, recreation, public safety and other issues of importance to the area.
Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are usually held the third Tuesday evening of each month at the Mid-County Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton.
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Contact: Beth Gochrach, 240-777-2528
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2010
Leggett Seeks Applicants for Revenue Authority
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Revenue Authority.
The six-member Revenue Authority Board (one ex officio and five voting members) is empowered to develop, maintain and administer various self-supporting projects for the public use. Currently the Revenue Authority owns and operates the Montgomery County Airpark through a long-term lease, operates nine golf courses, and exercises bonding authority for public facilities.
Members serve five year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are usually held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month in Rockville. Additional meetings are held as needed. Members are required to file a full confidential with limited public financial disclosure statement within fifteen days of County Council confirmation and each annual period thereafter.
