CITY CLERK'S NOTICES

NOTICE OF WARD 6 CITY COUNCIL VACANCY

Ward 6 Councilmember Doug Barry has announced his resignation from the City Council effective following the May 26 City Council meeting. Pursuant to Section 308 of the City Charter, if a vacancy on the City Council occurs less than 240 days before the next regularly scheduled City election, the remaining members of the Council by a majority vote shall, within 60 days, appoint a person who is qualified in accordance with Section 304 of the Charter.

The City Council is seeking qualified applicants who are not interested in running for the Ward 6 seat in the November election. The City Council will interview qualified applicants at the Council meeting on June 15 and, if necessary, will interview additional applicants on June 22. The Council intends to make its selection on June 22.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume or statement of qualifications to City Clerk, City of Takoma Park, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 or e-mail to Clerk@takomagov.org. The application deadline is June 12.

For further information, contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at 301-891-7267.

(Updated 5/21/09)