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 two positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board. 

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

Term periods start immediately, 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 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 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 https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/caab-community-action-advisory-board or by calling Rebecca Royce at (564) 397-7863. 

Deadline is Thursday, April 27.

Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.