MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 6, 2004

CITY OF FREDERICK SEEKING INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED CITIZENS TO FILL COMMISSION AND BOARD VACANCIES

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick has vacancies on the following Commissions and Boards: Ethics, Airport Commission, and Planning Commission.

The role of the Ethics Commission is devise, receive, and maintain all forms generated by the Ethics chapter of the City Charter. Commission members provide opinions to persons subject to the chapter and processes and make determinations as to complaints alleging violations of the Ethics Chapter. Members of this committee are also responsible for conducting public information programs regarding the purposes of the Ethics Chapter, as well as to reviews all bids on any city contract submitted by any city official or employee, or by any business in which either is interested.

The Frederick Municipal Airport Commission is requesting interested individuals in 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. Members of this board analyze and review subject matter pertaining and promoting the Frederick Municipal Airport, as well as participate in financial matters that will provide revenue streams that will benefit and assist in marketing the airport.

The City is also seeking a resident to serve as a member of the Planning Commission. This group is responsible for developing and amending a master plan for the physical development of the City. They exercise control over subdividing the city and drafts official maps. They also prepare and adopt a zoning plan and recommend or disapprove proposed changes to that plan. The Planning Commission is also responsible for the annual submission of a list of recommended capital improvements for the budget year.

Anyone interested in serving on one of the City of Frederick Commissions or Boards is asked to submit a current resume, with a letter of interest indicating which Commission or Board you are interested in. Forward this information to Mayor Jennifer P. Dougherty, 101 North Market Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701.

For additional information please consult the City's website at www.cityoffrederick.com.