Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-27
CIVIC FEDERAT|ONS
BROUGHT NEARER
Conference Plan for D. C.,
Maryland and Virginia Def
initely Recommended.

One of the most advanced steps
toward coordination of civic inter-
ests in the District of Columbia and
nearby Maryland and Virginia was
taken last night at a conference be-
tween representatives of the Fedora
ton of CitiZnS' Associations OF the
District, the Arlington County Civic
Federation and the Montgomery
County Civic Federation, when reso-
luton incorporating an tnterfedera.
ton conference plan was adopted.
This plan will be presented to the
various declarations at their next meet
ings for such -S7ction as they may see
fit to take. 1t is the confident belief
of officers of the three organizations
initiating the movement that II VIII
be adopted unanimously.
Under the plan tentatively agreed
upon none of the declarations involved
would sacrifice their identity or in
dependence of action, but a definite
liaison would be formed. Through this
the declarations would interchange
delegates and be represented at all
federation meetings. These delegates
would be in position TO advise in mat.
tiers affecting the general interests of
the District of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia and not only facilitate
the promotion of matters of impor-
lance, but it is believed that there
would grow up an understa nding Of
common problems and an interCom-
munity interest that would greatly
facilitate all movements looking to.
ward the development Of a greater
National Capital.
Plan as Adopted.
The interfederatfon conference plan
as adopted last night follows:
A,-li TSf..t, \
ton, the Federation of Citizens Asso.
Citations of the District Of Columbia
and the Montgomery County Civic
Federation concurring;
Whereas: It is deemed advisable
and of distinct advantage that an in
innate relationship he established be-
tween the organizations above men.
toned for the purpose of concerted
action on all matters of common in
terest concerning the National Capt.
tai and it's environs as we'll as to Sc
cure a better understanding regarding
such matters in which there may ap
pear divergent interests,
That, recognizing the necessity and
advantage of personal contact between
the concurring bodies, and that
working method of cooperation is de-
sirable:
Therefore, it is mutually agreed by
by be esta blished a liaison body to be
known as the nterFederation Con-
ference. TO be composed of the presi-
dent and the three members selected
by each of the concurring bodies.
Second-That the Inter Federation
Conference be empowered to adopt its
own rules and procedure.
Third-That the Inter Federation
Conference shall meet at least bi.
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dent or q designated member of his
delegation, shall preside over consecu-
tive meetings in regular rotation.
Get Privileges of Floor
Fourth--That delegates to the Inter
Federation Conference shall be ex-
tended the privilege of attending all
meetings of the respective concurring
bodies and that notices of such meet
ings be regularly sent to them by the
secretaries of these concurring bodies
Such delegates may have the privilege
Of the floor upon invitation or permits
sion of the presiding officer or the
body. Visiting delegates shall have no
vote.
Fifth-It is further mutually
agreed that, in event of civic fedora
ton being formed in Prince Georges
County, Maryland, that such organiza-
ton be invited TO join and be vel !
coined into the Inter Federation Con
ference with the same privileges as
the declarations concurring herein.
SiSners of Proposal.
The plan is signed by Jesse c. |
Suter, president of the Federation of
Citizens Association of the District of |
Columbia, Oliver Owen Kuhn presi- |
dent of the Montgomery County Civic |
Federation, r. L. Plymale, president |
of the Arlington County Civic Fedora |
ton; f. G. Campbell, Chas. f. kinche
loe and j. Cloyd Byars of the Airing
ton Federation: p. T.. Dougherty. Wnl |
Nick. Clayton and j. G. Yaden Of
the District Federation, Frank L.
Hewitt and r. b. Lawrence of the |
Montgomery Federation.
The meeting last night was held at
the home of Frank l.. Hewitt at Sill
Yer Spring where the representatives
of the various organizations were din
ner guests.
The next meeting of the propon
ents Of the Inter Federation confer
ence plan will be held the last Mon
day evening in August, the officers of
the Arlington County Civic Fedora
ton being hosts.