The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a seat on the Island County Housing Authority Board.

The housing authority board consists of five community members and one resident member. Each position carries a five-year term.

The group serves to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

The housing authority board meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Tuesday of each month except in December when the group convenes for an annual meeting.

To apply, mail a letter of interest and statement of qualifications to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. Applications can also be submitted by fax, 360-679-7381, or email, pamd@co.island.wa.us

Deadline is 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18.