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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                             CONTACT: Danielle Weaver, Director Phone: 240-313-2380 Email: dweaver@washco-md.net

MUTUAL AGREEMENT MADE BETWEEN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Effective February 28, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 28, 2019) – James B. Hovis, Chief Operations Officer, and the Board of County Commissioners have mutually and amicably agreed on Mr. Hovis’ separation from County employment. The Board wishes Mr. Hovis luck in his future endeavors. For additional information, please contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Weaver at 240-313-2380. ###

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About Washington County, Maryland Government Washington County, Maryland Government strives to fulfill its duty to the citizens of Washington County with regard to operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. This vision is used to ably assist the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County in achieving goals for moving the County forward as present needs and future plans are addressed. According to the Maryland Department of Legislative Services, the Washington County General Fund has one of the lowest costs per capita for services provided of all 23 counties and Baltimore City. This is attributed to the efficiency, staffing levels, and cost containment exhibited in Washington County Government operations.

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