The Clark County Council is looking for applicants to fill one of three positions on the seven-member board of trustees for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District.
The at-large position is open to a Clark County resident who resides outside of the city limits of Vancouver and Camas. The seven year term begins on Jan. 1 and ends Dec. 31, 2030, according to a news release.
The district’s service area includes approximately 464,000 people and covers more than 4,200 square miles in southwest and south-central Washington.
It operates community libraries in Battle Ground, La Center, Ridgefield and Woodland, along with other areas. It also has two self-service locations in Yacolt and Yale Valley in Ariel.
The board meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. Meetings are currently held in a hybrid format.
The application deadline is at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3.
“Applicants should discuss their understanding of current challenges for public libraries; perspectives concerning public library services, facilities and materials such as print and electronic books and magazines, CDs, DVDs and digital resources; and the district’s funding as a junior taxing district,” stated the release.
Those who are interested in applying should send a letter and resume to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, 98666-5000 or email it to michelle.pfen
ning@clark.wa.gov.
