Vancouver, Washington – The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to serve as the city’s representative on the Clark County Mosquito Control District Board of Trustees. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15.

The ten-member board of trustees is comprised of one member from each city within Clark County, and three members appointed by the Board of County Councilors. The board of trustees oversees the administration and operation of the county’s Mosquito Control District, including adopting the district’s work plan, preparing and approving expenditures, and contracting for services.

Board members are appointed to two-year terms. Applicants for this recruitment must be city residents and must be available for an interview with Vancouver City Councilmembers Wednesday, Dec. 2.

The open position is currently held by an individual whose term is expiring. This individual may or may not reapply for their position. Per Vancouver City Council policy, all incumbents who wish to reapply for their positions will be re-interviewed along with any other qualifying applicants.

Regular board of trustees meetings are held in February, May, August and November on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the Mosquito Control Shop, 8115 N.E. St. Johns Road. 

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

Visit www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/mosquito-control-district-board-trustees for more information about the board of trustees, including links to past meeting minutes and agendas, or call Kathryn Bump at Clark County Health Department at 567-397-7277.

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