Island County needs someone to help advise the board of commissioners on solid waste.

Specifically, Island County commissioners are looking for a member to represent Central/South Whidbey on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. There is no term expiration date for the committee of 12 members.

Duties include review of solid waste programs, processes, documents, etc., advising on solid waste policy, and active, consistent participation in generally quarterly committee meetings or as needed.

Regular meetings last between one and three hours, and attendance at other infrequent meetings and hearings is required, according to a press release.

Those interested in serving on the committee should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill Re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee Vacancy, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; fax to 360-679-7381; or email to pamd@co.island.wa.us.

Applications should be received by 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 6.

For more information, contact Dill at 360-679-7353 or pdill@co.island.wa.us.