Here's the full press release:
ROCKVILLE, Md., February 26, 2016—The
Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the
Montgomery County Planning Board. The second term of Amy Presley (Republican)
will expire on June 14, 2016, and she is therefore not eligible for
reappointment.
Applications must be received no
later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20.
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. Since three Democrats are
currently serving on the Board, this position must be filled by either a
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.
In addition to Ms. Presley, current
board members are Chair Casey Anderson (D), Norman Dreyfuss (R), Marye Wells-Harley
(D), and Natali Fani-Gonzalez (D). Annual compensation for board members is
currently $30,000. The chair currently earns $200.000.
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.
The Planning Board’s responsibilities
with regard to planning include preparation and amendment of the County General
Plan; preparation and amendment of master plans and functional plans;
formulation of subdivision regulations; preparation of or recommendations on
text amendments to the County Zoning Code; implementation of the subdivision
process by reviewing and approving all preliminary plans, site plans and other
plans for development; advice on the planning implications of capital
facilities and programs of the County government, Montgomery College, the
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and Montgomery County Public Schools;
commenting, under its mandatory referral authority, on plans for public
facilities of local, state and federal agencies; and approval of the work
program and the annual operating budget for the Planning Department and the
Commission’s bi-county offices.
The Planning Board sits as the Park
Commission and approves the annual Parks Department operating budget and
Capital Improvements Program (CIP); land acquisition contracts and major
development contracts for parks; development plans for individual park
facilities; policies for park operations; and park user fees.
The Planning Board meets all day,
including into the evening, every Thursday and will schedule other meetings, as
needed. The entire Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission meets
the third Wednesday of every month. On average, a Planning Board member may
spend two full days a week in scheduled and informal meetings. Additionally,
substantial time is required for preparatory work and other activities related
to Planning Board responsibilities.
Letters of application expressing
interest, including a resume listing professional and civic experience, should
be addressed to: Council President Nancy Floreen, County Council Office, Stella
B. Werner Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, Maryland
20850. Applications can also be submitted via email to county.council@montgomerycountymd.gov
Applications must be received no
later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20. It is the Council’s policy not to
consider applications received after the deadline. After the closing date,
Councilmembers will review the letters of application and select applicants for
interviews to be held soon thereafter.
