Edward Scott

September 11, 2009 The Honorable Marilynn M. Bland Chairperson Prince George's County Council County Administration Building Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Dear Chairperson Bland: It is my pleasure to submit to you and the County Council the appointment of Acting Director Edward M. Scott as the Director of Central Services. Mr. Scott brings a wealth of military and professional experience to this position and is an excellent choice to serve as Director. As you know, the Office of Central Services is one of the most critical of all County agencies. Central Services operates vital services such as building operations, renovations, space management and maintenance, fleet management, goods procurement and services, warehouse operations and deliveries, inventory control, mail and courier service, as well and the copy and print centers. Mr. Scott, a resident of Temple Hills, has served as the Acting Director of Central Services since February 2009 where he is responsible for a staff of 257 employees and a $30 million budget. He has an extensive knowledge and experience in several areas including local government management, contracting and procurement, policy and program development and implementation and budgeting. As Acting Director, Mr. Scott has developed and published a County energy policy which provides cost savings, initiated new procedures which will improve the County’s annual procurement forecast and worked with the Office of Information Technology and Communications to develop and implement the non-emergency call system. Additionally, he has established an educational program which assists minority businesses in responding to and providing cost estimates for proposals and enhanced the Minority Business Development Division’s (MBDD) vendor registration. The Department’s achievements have not gone unnoticed. The Prince George’s County Fleet Management Division is ranked by Government Fleet Magazine in the “100 Best Fleets” article. Mr. Scott was hired by the County in 1998 as a Staff Administrator at the Office of Highway Maintenance in the Department of Public Works and Transportation where he assisted the Director in developing, monitoring and supervising operational and administrative programs. He was later detailed to serve as an Associate Director for two years where he was responsible for the overall operation of the 250+ person office. Mr. Scott began his local government career with the District of Columbia government where he worked for 20 years. In the District of Columbia, he built an impressive record in the areas of personnel management, public works management including water resources, storm water, and combined sewer systems; and administered multi-million dollar agency budgets.

The Honorable Marilynn M. Bland Page Two After graduation from Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, Mr. Scott joined the United States Army where he served in a variety of command and staff positions in the areas of infantry, logistics and operations. During his career, he developed and implemented policies governing race relations, equal opportunity and drug education. He continued his education at the Management Leadership School at the Armed Forces Staff College, the Inspector General Orientation Course, the U.S. Army Engineer School, the Defense Language Institute, the Officers Career Course and the Instructor Training Course. Mr. Scott received numerous honors and awards during his military career including the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star w/ Cluster and the Meritorious Service Medal. He retired after 20 years of service at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Scott is a member of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and is a former member of the American Public Works Association. Clearly, Mr. Scott possesses the required skills, talents and demonstrated experience to be successful and I am confident that he will continue to be an asset to the residents of Prince George’s County. Pursuant to Sections 322, 402 and 504 of the Prince George's County Charter, I am nominating Acting Director Edward M. Scott to serve as the Director of Central Services for Prince George’s County. Mr. Edward M. Scott 4110 Blacksnake Drive Temple Hills, MD 20748

Director of Central Services

Attached for the Council’s consideration is the Appointee Data Form for Acting Director Edward M. Scott. His Financial Disclosure Statement has been transmitted to the Clerk of the Council. Your favorable consideration of this appointment is appreciated. If I can provide you with any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,

JACK B. JOHNSON County Executive Attachments cc: Members of the County Council Craig S. Price, Council Administrator

Redis C. Floyd, Clerk of the Council