Volunteers sought for Port Angeles boards

PORT ANGELES — The city of Port Angeles is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on several volunteer boards and commissions.

• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Four seats — one representative of a business required to collect lodging taxes, one representative of an activity authorized to receive funds from lodging taxes and two members at-large.

The committee makes recommendations to the city council on activities and facilities to be funded by lodging excise tax revenues.

Members serve for two-year terms and meet on an as-needed basis.

• Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission: One member at-large and two student positions.

The commission advises the Parks and Recreation director and assists in resolving complaints arising from departmental programs or facilities.

The commissioners serve four-year terms and meet at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

• Planning Commission: One at-large member.

The commission reviews and makes recommendations to the city council on amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan and land use map.

Members serve four-year terms and meet at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

• Public Safety Advisory Board: Three seats — one student representative of the Port Angeles School District, one enrolled tribal member and one member at-large.

The board makes recommendations to the city manager, chief of police and fire chief concerning the provision of public safety services within the city.

Members serve four-year terms, except for student members, who serve a one-year term, and meet at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.

Applications can be picked up in person at City Hall, 321 E. Fifth St., or downloaded from www.cityofpa.us.

For more information, call the city clerk at 360-417-4634 or email cityclerk@cityofpa.us.

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