Events for June 2019

HPC 200. Connecting with your Community: Communication, Education, and Outreach LOCATION IS TBD Commissions struggle to get the word out about who they are and what they do. This session provides commissioners with the tools to effectively communicate with the four major groups with which they engage: the public, elected officials, media, and contractors. During [...]

HPC 100. Design Review DATE AND LOCATION TBD: Contact Sheila Bashiri (sbashiri@rockvillemd.gov) for more information. A commissioner’s primary role is to promote the respectful use of historic buildings and districts within their purview. Expertise in history, architecture, and general planning is essential for the responsible management of historical resources. Through a number of case studies, [...]

HPC 101. Law & Procedures Because the work of the commission is quasi-judicial, it is important that commissioners have a working knowledge of law and procedures. When their decisions are questioned, the focus of the reviewing body will be on whether the commission was fair and followed their procedures in the decision-making process. Through a [...]