CITY OF FREDERICK ANNOUNCES

VACANCIES ON FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick has five vacancies on the Fair Housing Commission.

On May 16, 2002 the Mayor and Board of Aldermen repealed Appendix F of the City Code and adopted a new replacement Appendix F- Housing Discrimination Ordinance. Section 10 of the new ordinance establishes a five member Fair Housing Commission.

There are five Fair Housing Commission positions open, with terms varying. A chairman, whom the Mayor will appoint, will lead this commission. The Fair Housing Commission responsibilities are 1) to promote fair housing in the city and 2) initiate or receive and investigate complaints of housing discrimination.

City residents interested in serving on the Fair Housing Commission should submit a current resume, with a letter of interest indicating which Commission or Board you are interested in. Please send this information to Mayor Jennifer P. Dougherty no later than September 30, 2002.

For additional information please consult the City’s website at www.cityoffrederick.com or contact Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer for the City of Frederick, at 301-360-3842.

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