Vancouver, WA · Clark County
Boards & Commissions Application Form
Vancouver residents can use this application to seek appointment to a city board or commission and share their background, interests, and qualifications.
What this form is
Use this form to apply for a position on a City of Vancouver board or commission. Applicants provide contact and residency information, identify the opening, and answer questions about their experience, community involvement, and interest in serving. The application also asks optional demographic questions and includes important information about eligibility, meeting attendance, public disclosure, and how long applications remain active.
Who needs it
People applying for a Vancouver board or commission opening should complete this application and indicate the board or commission they are seeking to join.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to the City Council/Mayor’s Office, Attn: Boards & Commissions Coordinator, PO Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995. The form also provides an email address and an online application option.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Vancouver Boards & Commissions Application Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter your applicant information, identify the board or commission, answer the application questions, and complete the signature and date fields.
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Review The Application
Check your responses and review the form’s information about eligibility, meeting attendance, public disclosure, and application status.
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Submit To The City
Return the completed application to the City Council/Mayor’s Office by mail, email, or the online application option listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Boards & Commissions Application?
- No. The form has no notary block; sign and date the application. It does not identify any attachment or related step requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Vancouver boards and commissions application?
- Return it to the City Council/Mayor’s Office, Attn: Boards & Commissions Coordinator, by mail at the address on the form. The form also lists an email address and an online application option.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for contact and residency details, the board or commission of interest, work and community experience, and responses about your interest and perspectives. It also includes demographic questions.
- How long does an application stay active?
- The form states that applications are considered active for one year. It also says applicants will be notified of future openings for boards and commissions they apply for or indicate interest in.