County manager seeks Telecommunications Commission applicants

The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the County Council and Vancouver City Council on matters related to cable television and telecommunications issues

VANCOUVER — The county manager is seeking applicants with an interest in government and educational access television and cable television franchising to fill four positions on the volunteer city/county Telecommunications Commission. 

The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the County Council and Vancouver City Council on matters related to cable television and telecommunications issues. It makes reports, monitors compliance with city and county cable franchise agreements, and establishes rules and regulations regarding cable television and associated telecommunications issues. The commission also serves as an advisory body during cable franchise renewal negotiations with the cable operator.

The commission meets three to four times per year on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. 

All four positions are currently held by individuals whose terms are expiring. These individuals may or may not reapply for their positions. The terms are three years. Two begin April 1, one position begins May 1 and one begins July 1. Applicants must be Clark County residents. 

To be considered, please submit a letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Applicants also can send information by email to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov or by fax to (360) 397-6058.

Application deadline is 5 p.m., Fri., March 13, 2020.

Information provided by Clark Co WA Communications.