The 15-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic needs, self-sufficiency, and housing programs
VANCOUVER —The county manager is seeking applicants to fill the position of low-income representative from the county’s fourth district on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.
Term periods start immediately and are three years, ending December 31, 2028. 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 is looking to diversify the board composition and encourage people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply, especially people of color and from historically oppressed or under-resourced communities.
Interested residents must submit an application and résumé to Abby Molloy, Clark County Community Services, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.
Application information can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/caab-community-action-advisory-boardor by calling Abby Molloy at 564.397.7832.
Deadline is Friday, April 10.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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