Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for Acting Fire Chief Bashoor

Contact: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930

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Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III announced on the day he took the Oath of Office that Marc S. Bashoor was his selection to lead the combined, career and volunteer, resources of the Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department. Bashoor has been serving the citizens and residents since then as the Acting Fire Chief. A Confirmation hearing for permanent appointment has been scheduled for Acting Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor.

In accordance with the County Charter (Section 322: Confirmation of Administrative Appointments), heads of agencies in the Executive Branch are subject to confirmation by the County Council, which must act to confirm or reject such appointments within forty-five days of their submission. The County Council must also hold public hearings on all appointments not less than thirty days after they are submitted by the County Executive.

What:
Confirmation Hearing for County Executive Appointee: Marc S. Bashoor, Acting Fire Chief

When:
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
10:00 a.m.

Where:
County Council Hearing Room
County Administration Building – 1st Floor
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD

Upon confirmation, a swearing-in ceremony and reception will immediately follow on the 5th Floor of the County Administration Building in Conference Room 1.