MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Charles Abell 301-846-2201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 27, 2003

Airport Commission looking for "Citizen Representative"

The Frederick Municipal Airport Commission is requesting interested individuals to submit a resume of qualifications and letter of interest for the position of "Citizen Representative". This position is one of seven voting seats on the Airport Commission Board, which meets on the fourth Thursday of each month with regular attendance being mandatory. All candidates applying for the position should have or be able to perform the following minimum qualifications:

Ø Be a citizen of the City of Frederick or live within three (3) miles of the Frederick Municipal Airport.

Ø Be committed to attend regular meetings.

Ø Be committed to attend special meetings from time to time.

Ø Be committed to comply and uphold Federal Aviation Administration, Maryland Aviation Administration Regulations where applicable.

Ø Be committed to comply and uphold Frederick Municipal Airport Rules and Regulations and Minimum Operating Standards.

Ø Be committed to promote the airport for the economic development and benefit of the airport, the City of Frederick and Frederick County, Maryland.

Ø Have knowledge and experience in airport policy issues and aviation regulatory matters.

Ø Abide by policy and procedures established for the Airport Commission.

Persons who are interested in applying for this position should submit their resume and letter of interest by November 25, 2003.