Animal control board seeks members

Clark County is looking to fill two positions on its volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board.

According to a county news release, one position is an at-large position for a resident of Clark County. The other opening is for a licensed veterinarian who practices in Clark County.

The terms begin immediately and end Oct. 31, 2022.

The board meets quarterly at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at Clark Regional Wastewater District Headquarters, 8000 N.E. 52nd Court.

Members of the 10-person board report to the Vancouver and Clark County councils once a year on animal protection operations. The board also recommends code changes, acts as an appeals hearing board, and promotes pet licensing, outreach and fundraising.

To find out more or to download an application, visit clark.wa.gov/community-development/animal-control-advisory-board.

Applications and a r?sum? should be mailed to Animal Protection and Control, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, 98666 or dropped off at the department office on the third floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 10.