Housing Opportunities Commission

Type

Commission

Creating Authority

Maryland Code Sec. 16-105

Maryland Code Sec. 16-106

Total Vacancies

2

Expiring Soon

0

For Immediate Release: April 12, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Elrich Seeks Applicants for Housing Opportunities Commission

County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill four public member vacancies on the Housing Opportunities Commission. Two incumbents are eligible to apply for reappointment.

The seven-member commission is responsible for building, managing and financing housing for low and moderate income people. Members serve five-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for in-person meetings attended.

The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM in Kensington. In addition, members are expected to attend regular committee meetings and property boards of directors to which they are assigned. Additional meetings are scheduled as needed. Members are required to attend at least 75 percent of the scheduled meetings.

Commissioners are required to file a public financial disclosure statement before County Executive appointment and annually thereafter, and are required to be sworn in by the Clerk of the Circuit Court before their first meeting.  

Applicants of diverse, backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, abilities, ethnicities, and ages are encouraged to apply. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Members must complete training on the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Montgomery County Ethics Law, and basic parliamentary procedure. The County Executive’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the County Council. Applications will be forwarded to the Council for confirmation. To apply please click Apply for Commission below to complete the online form and provide a letter of interest and resume.

CURRENT POSITION(S) AVAILABLE:

Public

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