Deschutes County is looking for a new volunteer planning commission member to fill a vacancy for an at-large position. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 15 at 5pm.
The Planning Commission reviews land use policy and zoning regulations and makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members make up the official citizen involvement committee on land use planning for the unincorporated area of the County, providing a forum for community input.
The new at-large member will complete an existing term through June 30 and will likely be re-appointed for a full term from July 1 through June 30, 2020.
The Planning Commission meets at the Deschutes Services Center (1300 NW Wall Street) in Bend, on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Additional meetings and locations throughout the county may be required.
Those interested in serving are invited to submit a complete application, which includes a letter of interest and resume, describing their background and interest in rural land use planning. Complete applications will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, April 15, 2016.
The Planning Commission application can be obtained from the Deschutes County Community Development Planning Department or from the web address below:
http://www.deschutes.org/cd/page/planning-commission
