
The advisory board reviews policy and county code changes and works on process improvements and fees with the county’s Community Development, Community Planning and Public Works departments
VANCOUVER – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill one pending vacancy on the Clark County Development and Engineering Advisory Board, DEAB. The position is for a commercial or industrial development representative and is open to professionals associated with development of commercial or industrial lands.
The term for the position is three years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 31, 2025.
The advisory board reviews policy and county code changes and works on process improvements and fees with the county’s Community Development, Community Planning and Public Works departments.
DEAB consists of eleven members: three private-sector planners or engineers; one construction contractor; one public-sector planner or engineer; one land developer; one Building Industry Association representative; one Southwest Washington Contractors’ Association representative; one professional associated with commercial or industrial development; and two other professionals associated with development.
DEAB typically meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. Virtual attendance is an option so long as COVID-19 requirements are in place.
Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, Councilors’ Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Applications also can be emailed to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.
Application deadline is 5 p.m., Tue. June 21, 2022.
More information, including meeting agendas and minutes, is available at www.clark.wa.gov/community-development/development-and-engineering-advisory-board.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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