The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a Solid Waste Advisory Committee position, which represents agriculture interests.

The committee consists of a minimum of nine members and represents a balance of interests including, but not limited to, citizens, public interest groups, business, the waste management industry, agriculture and local elected public officials.

The duties of the advisory committee include review of solid waste programs, processes and documents. The committee advises on solid waste policy and requires active, consistent participation in committee meetings, which are quarterly, or as needed.

The county commissioners appoint members to the advisory committee with no term expiration date.

The committee meets quarterly or as needed. Meetings last one to three hours.

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: Solid Waste Advisory Committee Vacancy, PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. Email applications to pamd@co.island.wa.us or fax them to 360-679-7381.

Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3. For information, call Joantha Guthrie, Manager, Solid Waste Division, at 360-679-7338 or e-mail to her at joanthaG@co.island.wa.us