Vancouver, Washington – The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to serve as the city’s volunteer representative on the Clark County Mosquito Control District Board of Trustees. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.

The 10-member board of trustees includes one representative from each city within Clark County, with 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 on Wednesday, Nov. 10.

The open position is currently held by an individual whose term is expiring and may reapply. 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 currently being held virtually. They occur at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the months of February, May, August and November. 

To apply for this vacancy online, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. To request a printed application, contact the Boards and Commissions Coordinator in the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, bc_coordinator@cityofvancouver.us or by calling 360-487-8600. 

Visit www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/mosquito-control-district-board-trusteesfor more information about the board of trustees, including links to past meeting minutes and agendas, or call Arielle Alford at Clark County Health Department at 564-397-7277 with any questions.

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