County Seeks Applicants for Department of Permitting Services Advisory Committee

Deadline: February 1, 2012

County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill four vacancies on the Department of Permitting Services Advisory Committee for: an active member of a civic organization in the County, two active members of environmental organizations in the County, and one member active in land development or a related profession.

The Committee is composed of 17 members, including representatives of the Departments of Environmental Protection, Housing and Community Affairs, Transportation, and representatives of the Fire Chief, the Planning Board, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, and each of the County’s five regional service center advisory boards.

The Department of Permitting Services reviews construction plans and specifications, permits and licensing facilities, and is responsible for code enforcement, inspections and licenses. The Committee must advise the Department on performance of its functions and recommend to the Director, the Executive, and the Council any steps necessary to improve performance.

Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings 5-6 times per year from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM in Rockville.

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. The deadline for application is February 1, 2012.

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.

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/PR_details.asp?PrID=8170