Island County is accepting applications from volunteers interested in serving on the Island County Housing Authority Board.

The position is for a resident commissioner; the appointee must be a resident of public housing.

The housing authority promotes adequate and affordable housing, and helps low-income households find safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities.

The board customarily meets monthly for up to two hours at a time, and regular meetings are scheduled on the second Tuesday of each month except in December.

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Vacancy, PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is 360-679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us.

Application materials should be received by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13.

For additional information, call 360-679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.