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Vancouver, Wash. – The City of Vancouver has extended the application deadline for two vacancies on its Planning Commission to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11.
The seven-member Planning Commission serves as a volunteer citizen advisory body and makes recommendations to the City Council on the comprehensive plan, district and subarea plans, zoning and other land use matters. Both of the open positions are currently held by individuals whose terms are expiring. These individuals may or may not reapply for their positions. Per City Council policy, all incumbents who wish to reapply for their positions will be re-interviewed along with any other qualifying applicants.
The Vancouver Planning Commission reflects a broad range of neighborhoods, professional and community experience and perspectives, and seeks to be representative of the cultural diversity of the Vancouver community. The Commission is seeking candidates with interest and experience in community planning, urban design or housing development, and who are active in business, neighborhood or community affairs.
Participation in the Planning Commission requires a significant time commitment of approximately 15 hours per month. This includes regular attendance at bi-monthly meetings held at Vancouver City Hall (415 W. 6th St.) on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
The commission determines the start time for its meetings at the beginning of each year. These start times reflect the scheduling needs of current commission members to the extent possible.
Attendance at other subcommittee or Vancouver City Council meetings may also be required. Commissioners prepare for meetings by reviewing staff reports, maps and technical information, and making site visits.
Applicants may apply online at www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. For an application or additional information, contact Michelle Bartley by mail at Vancouver City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by phone at 360-487-8607, or by email at michelle.bartley@cityofvancouver.us.
For more information about the City's Planning Commission, including links to meeting agendas and minutes, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us/pc. To view video of past meetings, visit www.cvtv.org/program/vancouver-planning-commission.
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