Student Board Member Sought For Howard County Recreation And Parks Department

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — Students interested in serving on Howard County's recreation and parks advisory board are encouraged to submit an application. Comprised of eight members, including one student, the board provides recommendations relating to plans, policies and programs for public recreation, and reviews plans for and holds hearings on the acquisition and development of land for public recreation and open space.

The student board member will serve a one-year term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to get involved in the planning process for new facilities, parks and programs and I encourage our passionate and service driven high school residents to apply," Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be a Howard County resident, enrolled in high school for the 2022-2023 academic year, have an interest in public recreation and be able to attend the board’s meetings, which are held the third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in conference room #1 at the department of recreation and parks headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Rd. in Columbia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, board meetings may take place virtually.

Applicants should send a resume and a brief letter explaining why they want to serve on the board to Kimberly Pruim either by email to kpruim@howardcountymd.gov or by mail to: Howard County Government, Office of the County Executive, Attn: Kimberly Pruim, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043.

The names of eligible applicants will be submitted to the county executive for approval and the nominee will be submitted to the County Council for confirmation. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 18.