Island County seeks planning commissioner

Published 4:15 pm Friday, February 7, 2014

The Island County commissioners are seeking applicants to complete a term on the Island County Planning Commission from District 2, which encompasses all of the greater Oak Harbor area.

This term will run until Jan. 2, 2015. Members must reside in the district appointed to represent.

The board appoints planning commission members for four-year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The planning commission consists of nine members: three from each county commissioner district to assure county-wide representation.

The planning commission makes recommendations to the board in matters concerning growth and development as authorized in the Planning Enabling Act (RCW 36.70).

The Planning Commission generally meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Courthouse Annex Hearing Room, Coupeville.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest including a statement of qualifications and a resume to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Planning Commission Vacancies, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, 98239.

Deadline is 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25.

For details call (360) 679-7353 or e-mail pamd@co.island.wa.us