Representatives of the Clinton and Coupeville ferry areas are sought by the Island County Ferry Advisory Committee.

Made up of six members, three from each area, one position from each expires this August, and replacements are needed.

The Island County commissioners appoint Ferry Advisory Committee members for four-year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. Per state law, no more than two members at the time of their appointment may be of the same major political party, and party affiliation must be included in the application materials. Applicants must reside within the area they are representing.

The Ferry Advisory Committee meets as needed to discuss the concerns of the ferry user groups and relay that information to lawmakers in Olympia. Service on the Ferry Advisory Committee is without fee or compensation.

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: Ferry Advisory Committee Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is 360-679-7381 and emailed applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us.

Deadline is 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17. For details, call Dill at 360-679-7353 or email her.