Vancouver, WA − Clark County Board of Health is seeking applicants to fill the following vacancies on the Public Health Advisory Council: • A consumer of public health services • A doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Clark County • A representative from the Clark County Youth Commission, Clark County Youth House, or a representative of local area high schools or a local area college • A representative of Clark County septic designers, contractors, pumpers and operations and maintenance specialists. Terms will start October 1, 2015 and end September 30, 2017. The council is a direct link between the community, Board of Health and Clark County Public Health. It provides advice on public health policies and practices. Access to care, health inequalities, obesity, a sustainable food system, adverse childhood experiences, climate change and community planning are among the council’s leading concerns. As a result, the council benefits by including people with varied life experiences and perspectives. The council meets 6-8 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Members meet in the second-floor conference room at the Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Applicants must submit a resume and letter of interest to Jennifer Clark, Board of County Councilors, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver 98666-5000. Councilors also will accept applications by fax at (360) 397-6058 or by email to jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov In the letter, applicants should describe why they are interested in volunteering, what unique perspectives they would bring to the council and any experiences or activities that would support the council’s efforts. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2015.