The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from North Whidbey and Camano Island, and Central and South Whidbey to serve on the Island County Planning Commission. Members must reside in the district appointed to represent.

Tracy Gilroy’s term on the commission expired. There is also a vacancy for the district two position.

Commissioners appoint planning commission members for four-year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The planning commission consists of nine members, three from each county commissioner district to assure county-wide representation.

The board of commissioners seeks to ensure that the planning commission is a balanced committee representing many different viewpoints with regard to land use.

The planning commission makes recommendations to the board in matters concerning growth and development as authorized in the Planning Enabling Act.

The commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Island County Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville at 2 p.m. Depending on the agenda, some meetings are held in the evenings or on Camano. Meetings run two to six hours or more depending on the complexity of the agenda. Preparation and research is necessary.

Service on the Planning Commission is unpaid; however, members may obtain reimbursement for travel expenses to and from meetings.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest including a statement of qualifications and a resume to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Virginia Shaddy, Re: Planning Commission Vacancies, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239 or via e-mail vj.shaddy@islandcountywa.gov, no later than 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17. For information, call 360-679-7353 or e-mail to vj.shaddy@islandcountywa.gov.