From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Mayor and Council SEEKING Members for Mount Rainier's Board of Election!

NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE!

The City of Mount Rainier is seeking qualified residents to serve on its Election Board. There is compensation for your service on ELECTION DAY!

Qualifications are:

A. Is a citizen of the United States;

B. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

C. Is registered to vote in accordance with the provisions of this Charter; and

D. Has resided in the corporate limits of the city for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the next City election.

ARTICLE V Registration, Nomination, and Election Procedures

Section 501. Board of Elections.

A. There shall be a Board of Elections consisting of a Supervisor of Elections and four (4) members who shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council on or before the first Monday in March of every odd numbered year. The terms of the members of the Board of Elections shall begin on the first Monday in March of the year in which they are appointed and run for two years. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled by the Mayor and Council for the remainder of the unexpired term. Compensation of the Board of Elections shall be determined by the Mayor and Council.

B. Members of the Board of Elections shall be qualified to vote in City elections pursuant to Section 502 of this Article and shall not hold or be a candidate for any elective office during their term on the Board.

C. The Board of Elections shall be responsible for the registration of voters, nominations, and supervision of all City elections in accordance with the provisions of this Charter, City ordinances and State and Federal law.

D. Any member of the Board of Elections may be removed by the Mayor and Council for inefficiency, malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfeasance, misconduct in office, or insubordination. Before removal, the member of the Board to be removed shall be given a written copy of the charges and shall have a public hearing before the Mayor and Council if requested within ten days after receiving the written copy of the charges.

E. Members of the Board of Elections may be reappointed by the Mayor and Council.

F. Qualifications of applicants to the Board of Elections may be reviewed by the City’s Ethics Commission.

IF INTERESTED, please contact Mayor Malinda Miles at mayormiles@gmail.com or drop off your resume at City Hall, One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier Maryland 20712.

Selected individuals will be appointed to serve prior to the first Monday in March (March 3, 2015) at a special meeting of the Mayor and Council.

The Mayor and Council is seeking up to nine residents to appoint to the Board of Elections. Five will be appointed to the Board of Elections, and the remaining four will be appointed as Alternate members of the Board of Elections. Training will be provided to the nine appointees.

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: Monday, February 16, 2015

SPECIAL MEETING DATE FOR APPOINTMENT: February 17, 2015 at 7:00pm, Mount Rainier’s City Hall, One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier, MD 20712

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.