March 23, 2017

Montgomery County Council seeks applicants for Montgomery County Planning Board; Deadline for Applications Is Wednesday, April 12, at 5 p.m.

The Montgomery County Council seeks applicants to fill a vacancy on the Montgomery County Planning Board. The second term of Marye Wells-Harley (Democrat) expires June 14, and she is not eligible for reappointment.

Members serve four-year terms and are limited to two full terms. No more than three members of the Planning Board may be from the same political party, and each member must be a resident and registered voter of Montgomery County when appointed. This position may be filled by a Democrat, Republican, a voter who declines to affiliate with a party, or a member of another party officially recognized by the Montgomery County Board of Elections.

The Planning Board serves as the Council’s principal adviser on land use planning and community planning. Planning Board members also serve as commissioners of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12.

For more information view press release from County Council.