Vancouver, Wash. – The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Portland International Airport (PDX) Citizen Noise Advisory Committee. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.

The PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee is the official forum to address the community's aircraft noise concerns. Local jurisdictions and the Port of Portland appoint members of the committee to represent residential and business concerns within their jurisdiction. The City of Vancouver has two members on the committee.

The PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee reports, in an advisory capacity, to the General Manager for Airport Operations at PDX, through the Manager of Noise Management Office. The committee acts on behalf of local cities and counties to:

• address community noise concerns
• monitor and provide input on the implementation of the current PDX Noise Compatibility Plan
• review airport noise issues and provide advice on issue resolution and follow-up action
• enhance citizen understanding of airport noise management through the work of the committee as a whole
• periodically brief the Port of Portland Board of Commissioners and the Vancouver City Council on the work of the committee

The committee typically meets from 5:30-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of every odd numbered month at the airport. PDX provides dinner to members starting at 5:30 p.m.

Eligible applicants must be Vancouver residents, and must be available for an interview with Vancouver City Councilmembers on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

To apply online, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. To request an application or for more information, contact Michelle Bartley in the City Manager’s Office by mail at City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by email at Michelle.Bartley@cityofvancouver.us or by calling 360-487-8607.

Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/pcnac to learn more about the PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee, or visit www.portofportland.com/Committees/CNAC to review past meeting agendas and summaries.

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