The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Northwest Workforce Development Council.

The commissioners appoint Workforce Development Council members for two or three-year terms, renewable by mutual agreement.

Washington State is divided into 12 Service Delivery Areas, with Island County’s consisting of the four counties — Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island.

Island County’s representation includes two members from the private sector, one from K-12 local education, one from community-based representation and one representing economic development.

The current position to be filled is from the private or business sector.

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to Island County Board of Commissioners, attn: Pam Dill, Re: Northwest Workforce Development Council Vacancy, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is 360-679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us

Application materials should be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2017. For information, call 360-679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.