Leggett Seeks Applicants for Taxicab Services Commission

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 19, 2017

County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Taxicab Services Commission for a non-owner taxicab driver. The deadline to apply is November 8, 2017.

 

The Commission must conduct a review of the County taxicab industry and submit a report to the County Executive and County Council each even-numbered year, describing the status of the industry and identifying any changes to the regulation of the industry that the Commission finds necessary or desirable, including changes in or to licenses in circulation, rates, fees, and insurance, accessibility, and affiliation and dispatch requirements.

 

Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. The Commission generally meets monthly at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in Rockville.

 

Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, gender, geography, disability and ethnicity 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 and basic parliamentary procedure. Leggett’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the County Council.

 

Applications of those selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation process. Apply online.

Release ID: 17-214
Media Contact: Beth Gochrach 240-777-2528