County seeks applicants for community action advisory board

The Clark County manager is seeking applicants to fill several positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

Positions include an elected official from the county’s fourth district, low-income representatives from the county’s third and fifth districts and a community representative from the county’s third and district.

Term periods start Jan. 1, 2023, and are three years, ending Dec. 31, 2025. Incumbents have the opportunity for re-appointment to two additional three-year terms.

The 15-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic needs, self-sufficiency, and housing programs. Members also advocate for services supporting low-income communities, families and persons at local, state and federal levels.

Clark County leaders encourage people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply, especially people of color and those from historically oppressed or under-resourced communities.

Interested residents must submit an application and r?sum? to Rebecca Royce, Clark County Community Services, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or rebecca.royce@clark.wa.gov.

Application information can be found at clark.wa.gov/community-services/caab-community-action-advisory-board or by calling Rebecca Royce at 564-397-7863.

Applications are due by Thursday, Dec. 15.