Rockville Mayor and Council Name City Clerk / Treasurer

[Howard Hartman]

For Immediate Release March 21, 2012

Rockville Mayor and Council
Name City Clerk / Treasurer

Rockville, Md., March 21 - The Rockville Mayor and Council have named Douglass Barber as the City Clerk / Treasurer. Barber will start Monday, April 30.

Barber, who has served as the City Clerk to Hyattsville, Md., since 2001, will provide administrative and clerical support for the Mayor and Council. He will also administer City elections, provide staff support for the Board of Supervisors of Elections and the Compensation Commission, and maintain up-to-date records for the City.

"We are very fortunate to have Mr. Barber join our staff," said Mayor Phyllis Marcuccio. "We wanted to find someone with his experience and clear record of hard work. We think he will be a good fit for Rockville."

The City Clerk / Treasurer reports directly to the Mayor and Council. He will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of the City Clerk and its staff; ensure the charter and laws of Rockville are maintained and up-to-date; maintain and preserve the official public record of the Mayor and Council, including oversight of the City's archives; and provide a vital link between the Mayor and Council and their constituents.

"I'm looking forward to working in Rockville," Barber said. "The community is known for its outstanding government services, and I am pleased to be part of such a well-regarded organization."