George's Counties adjoining the District of Columbia and embrace approx-
imately 289.2 square acres.

The Commission is composed of six members appointed by the Governor.
Two members must be residents and taxpayers of that portion of the
Maryland-Washington Metropolitan District within Montgomery County;
one may be a resident of any part of Montgomery County; two must be
residents and taxpayers of that portion of the District within Prince George's
County; and one may be a resident of any part of Prince George's County.
Members have six-year overlapping terms, the terms of two of the first
appointees from each county having been for four years. The annual salary
of the Chairman is $3,000; of the Park Commissioner, elected by the Com-
mission from its Montgomery County membership, $600 as a member plus
$3,600 as Park Commissioner; of the other Montgomery County members,
$1,200; and of the Prince George's County members, $800. The Commission
appoints a Secretary-Treasurer at an annual salary of $2,000, and a Gen-
eral Counsel at a salary of $3,000. Offices are maintained in both counties.

Within the Maryland-Washington Metropolitan District, the Commis-
sion is empowered to acquire, develop, maintain, and operate a park system
with recreational facilities, expense of which is paid from a separate park
tax levied within the District. A recreational program has been authorized
in the parks and other public places, revenue for which may be obtained
from a special recreation tax or county grants. The Commission is author-
ized to cooperate and negotiate with Federal agencies for financial assist-
ance under the terms of the Capper-Cramton Act of the 71st Congress, and
with other agencies in the park development program. Provision for flood
control within the District is a responsibility of the Commission, which has
also been authorized to engage in Civilian Defense activities.

Within the Maryland-Washington Regional District, which includes and
extends beyond the Metropolitan District, the Commission is empowered
to make, adopt, and amend a general plan for the physical development of
the Regional District, including all factors of urban, suburban, rural, and
regional planning. Plans and specifications for the construction of public
works improvements and facilities are authorized to be prepared by the
Commission. It is given specific subdivision control power, and jurisdiction
over building inspection and permits, over street grades and locations, public
buildings and utilities after the adoption of a major road plan, over street
naming and house renumbering, and the Commission has advisory zoning
powers. The zoning ordinances and amendments, however, are enacted by
the respective Board of County Commissioners sitting as a District Council
for that portion of the District within each county. The administrative
expenses of the Commission are paid from an administrative tax levied
within the District.

Term Residence

Members of the Commission Expires Address Office Address
Chairman:
lrwin I. Main 1945 6828 Roosevelt Ave.

Seat Pleasant, Md.
Park Commissioner:
E. Brooke Lee 1945 Norwood Corner, Ashton, Md.

R.F.D. Rockville, Md.
County Office Building,

Silver Spring, Md.
Member:

James B. Fitzgerald 1949 8 E. Underwood St., Albee Building
Chevy Chase, Md. Washington, D. C.