MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 16, 2004

CITY OF FREDERICK ANNOUNCES
COMMISSION AND BOARD VACANCIES

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick has vacancies on the following Commissions and Boards; Parks and Recreation Commission, Personnel Commission, and Historic District Commission.

The Parks and Recreation Commission has five vacancies. This commission develops and recommends to the Planning Commission, Mayor, and Board of Aldermen, a master parks plan. Makes recommendations concerning equipment, design, supervision, and operations of all city parks, recreation areas and facilities. Approves the use of all city parks, recreation areas, and facilities not requiring the expenditure of City funds. Recommends the approval of the use of such facilities should the use require the expenditure of City funds.

Responsibilities of the Personnel Commission include advising the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and the Chief Officer of Human Resources and Administrative Services, on all problems concerning personnel administration. The candidates must be able to make investigations concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and reports findings. The Personnel Commission also hears appeals in cases of employee suspension, demotion, or removal. Seeking one full member and one alternate.

The City is also seeking representative to serve on the Historic District Commission as an alternate. Responsibilities of this commission include reviewing and making considerations of any application for any type of construction, alteration, reconstruction, moving, or demolition on any structure within the historic district. Seeking two full members and an alternate.

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.

For additional information please contact Susan Harding, Mayor’s office manager, 301-600-1385.