The Clark County Council is seeking to fill six seats on its volunteer developmental disabilities advisory board.
The council is specifically looking for community members with expertise in or experience with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to serve on the 10-member board, a news release stated.
The board makes recommendations to the council relating to developmental disabilities services and issues, and provides leadership to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of community programs.
Each of the positions have three year terms which start on Jan. 1 and end on Dec. 31, 2025, the release stated.
Individuals with disabilities, family members, members of the business community or other interested individuals are encouraged to apply. There is a specific need for one or more individuals with knowledge or experience related to early support for infants and toddlers or early learning, the release stated.
People identifying as Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBT and other historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
The advisory board meets at 5:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. The meetings are currently held in a hybrid in person and virtual format.
To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Michelle Pfenning, Clark County Council, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or email it to
michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
