Bowie Councilman Dennis Brady became MML's President on July 6 when MML's then-president, Havre de Grace Mayor David R. Craig, resigned as mayor to become Harford County Executive. Councilman Brady's ascension to the League presidency was automatic as he moved from First Vice President to President when the vacancy occurred.

David E. Carey, Mayor of Bel Air, was recently elected by the MML Board to fill the unexpired First Vice President term of Councilman Brady. Pursuant to MML Bylaws, the remaining Board members must fill a vacancy in the office of First Vice President from the existing Board through a special election. Mayor Carey will serve as First Vice President until the 2006 MML convention. Mayor Carey's at-large position on the Board of Directors will be filled by the MML Board at their September 10 meeting.

Governor Ehrlich recently appointed Denton Councilwoman and MML Board member H. Victoria Goldsborough to the Caroline County Board of Education. The new position requires Councilwoman Goldsborough to resign her Denton Council seat and also her seat on the MML Board. The appointment is effective August 1. We wish Board member Goldsborough all the very best in her new position of responsibility. We will miss her in MML!

The MML Board of Directors is seeking written expressions of interest for two (2) member-at-large vacancies on the MML Board of Directors. The positions recently became vacant as a result of Bel Air Mayor David Carey's election as MML's new First Vice President and Denton Councilwoman Victoria Goldsborough's appointment to the Caroline County Board of Education.

Pursuant to MML Bylaws, the remaining members of the League's Board of Directors will fill any member-at-large vacancies. Candidates must be elected officials of an MML member municipality.

If you are interested in filling one of the member-at-large vacancies, please send a written expression of interest, including a statement on why you want to be an MML Board member and a delineation of your past activity with MML, to Councilman Dennis Brady, MML President, 1212 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Expressions of interest must be received by the close of business on Friday, August 19, 2005. This information may also be e-mailed to Karend@mdmunicipal.org. The Board of Directors will elect two new members-at-large at the September 10 Board meeting.

Any questions should be directed to the MML Executive Committee via Executive Director Scott Hancock at 410/268-5514 or 800/492-7121.

MML President Dennis Brady made the following appointments to the League's three standing committees:

Communications Committee 2005-2006

Chair: Jeffrey Z. Slavin, Councilmember, Somerset
Vice Chair: Nancy L. Howard, Councilmember, Ocean City

Bonnie S. Brown, Commissioner, Barnesville
Jeffrey A. Cline, Councilman, Williamsport
George D. Denny, Mayor, Brentwood
Robert W. Flickinger, Mayor, Taneytown
Walter Lee James, Jr., Councilman, Bladensburg
Kurt Kroemer, Councilman, Bowie
Malinda Miles, Mayor, Mount Rainier
Joyce Ayers Nixon, Mayor, Capitol Heights
Kelly Porter, Councilman, Seat Pleasant
Edith Robbins-Worthy, Commissioner, District Heights
Gary A. Wasielewski, Councilman, Havre de Grace
R. Wayne Winkler, Councilmember, LaPlata

Convention Planning Committee 2006

Chair: Stewart B. Cumbo, Councilman, Chesapeake Beach
Vice Chair: Tracy Farrish, Councilmember, Edmonston

Robert Agee, Administrator, Annapolis
Elroy Brittingham, Sr., Councilmember, Berlin
Charles T. Cephas, Councilman, Hurlock
Dennis W. Dare, Manager, Ocean City
Jerry Hampton, Code Enforcement Supervisor, Hyattsville
Joseph A. Jackson, III, Councilman, Pocomoke City
Carol L. Jacobs, Clerk, Ocean City
Mark Matulef, Councilmember, Hyattsville
Mary T. McCarthy, Council Vice President, Centreville
David T. Moore, Police Chief, Laurel
Roelky Myers, Director of Recreation, Frederick
Vic Newman, Councilman, La Plata
Kimberly S. O'Neil, City Manager, Glenarden
Linda Perlman, Attorney, Takoma Park
Edward V. J. Putens, Councilmember, Greenbelt
Maureen Scott-Taylor, Councilmember, Easton
John C. "Jerry" Ralston, Sr., Public Safety Commissioner, Frostburg
Lawrence "Jake" Romanell, Councilman, New Market
Haven N. Shoemaker, Jr., Mayor, Hampstead
Elenora Simms, Councilmember, Seat Pleasant
James L. Walls, Jr., Vice Mayor, District Heights
Charlina Watson, Councilmember, Bladensburg

Legislative Committee 2005-2006

Chair: Larry Giammo, Mayor, Rockville
Vice Chair: Johnie Higgs, Sr., Councilmember, Seat Pleasant

Don Wm. Bradley, Mayor, Hurlock
Cheye Calvo, Mayor, Berwyn Heights
David E. Carey, Mayor, Bel Air
Gary A. Comegys, Council Vice President, Salisbury
James V. Cotton, Mayor, Frostburg
Lou Ann Crook, Exec. Asst. to the Mayor, Laurel
Frederick H. Cullum, Councilman, Havre de Grace
Judith "J" Davis, Mayor, Greenbelt
David J. Deutsch, Manager, Bowie
James L. Eberhardt, Mayor, Perryville
Frederick J. Felton, Assistant City Manager, Gaithersburg
William F. Gardiner, Mayor, Hyattsville
Robert Gell, Commissioner, Charlestown
Karen E. Hampton, Councilmember, College Park
Lee Henry, Director of Public Works, Hyattsville
Thomas Hickey, Legislative Fiscal Analyst, Baltimore
Douglas Holland, Police Chief, Hyattsville
Carroll A. Jones, Mayor, Brunswick
James B. Kraft, Councilman, Baltimore
Paul E. Kuhlman, President, Poolesville
Elissa Levan, Attorney, Bowie, Church Hill, Edmonston
James L. McCarron, Councilman, Taneytown
John P. Medve, Council President, Mount Airy
Douglas R. Miller, Town Manager, La Plata
Ellen O. Moyer, Mayor, Annapolis
Kimberly A. Rau, Clerk to the Council, Laurel
Carolyn Shawaker, Mayor, Garrett Park
Betsy Thompson, Outdoor Recreation Supervisor, Rockville
Wayne L. Tome, Sr., Councilmember, Port Deposit
Tracey Toscano, Councilmember, Riverdale Park
Richard F. Trump, Mayor, Hagerstown
Kevin R. Utz, Councilman, Westminster
Dan West, Building and Zoning Official, Berlin

Two of the "casualties" of the current MML headquarters renovation project have been the MML voicemail and telephone systems. Technicians from Verizon have advised MML that the damaged voicemail system is not repairable and that a replacement system is necessary. MML is now seeking quotes on a new voicemail system. In the meantime, MML is currently without reliable voicemail (and periodically basic telephone service). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our members. Please know that we are diligently working to have these services restored and operating properly.

Information regarding the 2005 fall conference is now available on the MML website at http://www.mdmunicipal.org. Documents include the schedule of events, hotel information and the conference registration form. Registration forms with payment can be mailed or faxed to the MML office. Online registration will be available August 15, 2005.

The Princess Royale Hotel and Conference Center will be the site of the 2005 MML fall conference, which is scheduled for October 20 - 22, 2005. The Town of Ocean City will host this year's conference.

Registration materials for MML's 2005 Fall Conference will also be available soon in the July-August issue of Municipal Maryland.

The Frederick County Chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will hold a chapter meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Walkersville Town Hall at 1 W. Potomac Street. For more information, contact David Dunn at 301/834-7500, or by e-mail at administrator@brunswickmd.gov.

Full-time position maintaining database systems and software applications, LAN, WAN, web site and communications systems. Ideal candidate will be reliable, hard working with good interpersonal skills. Requires the equivalent of a BS in Computer Science or Information Systems plus 2 years experience. Networking certification a plus. Starting salary range $35,815 - $38,569 DOQ plus excellent benefits. Applications are available from: City of College Park - Human Resources, 4500 Knox Road, College Park, MD 20740, 301/779-4945 http://www.ci.college-park.md.us.

City application is required. Closes August 12, 2005

The Town of Grantsville is accepting applications for Town Administrator. Application and job description can be picked up at the Town Office, 171 Hill Street, Grantsville, MD 21536 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Applications must be returned no later than Friday, August 5, 2005 at 4 p.m. Salary range is $35,000 to $47,000 based on experience and qualifications. The Town of Grantsville is an E.O.E. Job descriptions can also be requested by e-mail rjones1968@verizon.net and by calling 301/895-3144 and asking for Robin.

The Town of Perryville is accepting applications/resumes for a full-time Water Operator III. Requirements: Five or more years experience in operations and maintenance of water facilities, required class IV water operators license from the State of Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators. Excellent benefits package. Send application/resume to Town of Perryville, Attn: Krissy White, 515 Broad Street, P.O. Box 773, Perryville, MD 21903, Fax 410/642-6391. Application deadline: August 12, 2005. EOE.

Current beginning salary range $55,802 to $68,629 and negotiable depending upon qualifications. Excellent benefit and health insurance package of approximately forty percent of salary. Mayor and 5-member council elected for four year alternating terms. Four million dollar budget and twenty-eight employees. Prefer degree in Public Administration and at least 5-8 years municipal/executive experience. Desire economic development, downtown revitalization and high development growth experience. Familiarity with public water and sewer a must. Must have good leadership qualities. City information available at web site: http://www.ci.taneytown.md.us. Resume, cover letter and salary history to City Manager Selection, c/o Mayor W. Robert Flickinger, 12 Bankard Terrace, Taneytown, MD 21787 by August 17, 2005, 4 p.m. Interviews will take place the week of August 22, 2005. EOE.

Cecil County Government is seeking a Public Works Director with a Bachelor's Degree, Engineering; Maryland PE license; 6+ years experience in management of engineering systems; as well as strong employee managerial skills. Management of utilities and/or construction required. Ability to direct daily operations of multi-service department; provide consultation on all engineering projects; effectively interact with staff & public. Send resume' and salary requirements to Department of Human Resources, 129 East Main Street, Room 122, Elkton, MD 21921 or fax to 410/996-5327, dnichols@ccgov.org.

DP Programmer Analyst Advanced (Contractual positions - no benefits)

Salary Range: $43,854 - $67,776 (grade 18)
Hiring Range: $43,854 - $55,992 (based on experience)

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing programs. The department has committed to an enhancement of its information technology capacities necessary to achieve wider goals of improved efficiency and program effectiveness. It is recruiting three Microsoft web based application developers to support all DHCD divisions and units by developing and supporting programs using MS VisualStudio.Net, SQL database and other programming tools to accomplish DHCD information technology initiatives in the most effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other information technology related field, including courses in systems analysis and applications programming using generally accepted computer programming languages. In addition, two years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages are required.

The best candidates will possess exceptional analytical and organizational skills, as well as ability to translate product requirements into software architecture. Duties will require independently designing, testing, deploying and documenting software components. Ability to use Microsoft.Net technology and SQL Server is preferred.

Please send your resume (noting social security number for record keeping purposes) no later than July 29, 2005 to calabresej@dhcd.state.md.us or mail to: Judy Calabrese Office of Employee Services 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032

Your resume must clearly address the education and experience requirements. EOE.

The City of Hyattsville, Maryland is accepting sealed proposals, addressed to the City of Hyattsville, Maryland, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, Maryland 20781 for a Compensation Study. Sealed proposals will be received at the City of Hyattsville Municipal Building at 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, Maryland 20781 until 5:00 p.m. local time on Monday, August 8, 2005. Proposals will be opened and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.

The City of Hyattsville is hereby soliciting proposals, from qualified persons or firms, for the comprehensive review and analysis of the City's current job classification and compensation systems (pay tables, promotion/advancement policies and benefits) with the ultimate outcome of the process being a report containing recommendations on how these systems could/should be modified to ensure that the compensation offered City employees is and will remain comparable to and competitive with that offered to persons performing similar duties in comparable municipalities throughout the State of Maryland and in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The report shall also explain the methodology employed in conducting the analysis and contain the findings of the analysis. The analysis and recommendations should focus on total compensation (salary and benefits) rather than salary alone.

A complete copy of the Request For Proposal (RFP) with scope and specifications of work may be obtained between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the address above (third floor). A complete copy of the RFP is also available on the City website at http://www.hyattsville.org under the 'Notice of Request for Proposal' link.

Proposals Accepted Until: Monday, August 8, 2005 5:00 p.m. (local time) Questions in writing to: Compensation Study RFP City of Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781, Phone: 301/985-5000, Fax: 301/985-5007.