Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill a vacant community representative position on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

The position is open to residents of the board’s District 3, which is bounded on the south and west by the Columbia River and on the north and east by Northeast 78^th Street west of Interstate 205 and Northeast 18^th Street west of Northeast 164^th Avenue.

The term ends Dec. 31, 2017, but the incumbent would have the opportunity for re-appointment to two additional three-year terms. County staff or board members of agencies receiving money administered by the advisory board are not eligible to apply.

The nine-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic and essential housing, health and safety needs. Members also work to support programs that remove obstacles to self-sufficiency for low-income communities, families and persons.

Clark County encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

Interested residents must submit an application and résumé to Rebecca Royce, Clark County Community Services, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or rebecca.royce@clark.wa.gov.

Application information can be found at www.clark.wa.gov/community-services/community-action-advisory-board or by calling Rebecca Royce at 360.397.2130 ext. 7863.

Deadline is Friday, April 28.

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CONTACT
Rebecca Royce
Community Services
360.397.2075 ext. 7863
rebecca.royce@clark.wa.gov