November 18, 2022 10:20 a.m.

County government is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Douglas County Planning Commission.

It is a seven-member advisory and decision-making board. Members represent differing interests, geographic areas and occupations. The term of appointment is four years. The recruitment will give priority to applicants who can represent the southern and central portion of the county.

A release said the Planning Commission advises the county on land use program activities, serves as the appeal body for contested land use decisions and conducts hearings on discretionary land use actions.

Citizens in the county who are interested in being considered for the Douglas County Planning Commission should submit an application to either the Douglas County Board of Commissioners Office or the Douglas County Planning Department.

For an electronic version of the application email: boc.assistants@co.douglas.or.us

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.