Conservation District board seeks applicants

The 2017 Clallam Conservation District Board of Supervisors election is scheduled for March 14 from 3-7 p.m. at the Armory Square Office Building, 228 W. First St., Ste. H, Port Angeles. Absentee ballots may be requested through Feb. 21.

The elected three-year term of office presently held by Robert Beebe expires in 2017. Beebe has filed for re-election.

Anyone residing and registered to vote in Clallam County is eligible to run for the position of conservation district supervisor. Interested candidates must submit the Candidate Information for the Office of Elected Supervisor form to the Clallam Conservation District by the candidate filing deadline of 4 p.m. Feb. 14. The Nominating Petition for the Office of Elected Supervisor form, signed by 25 or more registered Clallam County voters, must be submitted to the Clallam Conservation District by the filing deadline in order for the candidate’s name to appear on the election ballot.

Five positions comprise the Conservation District board of supervisors. Each serves a three-year term of office without compensation. Registered Clallam County voters elect three of the positions. The Washington State Conservation Commission appoints the other two positions.

Get forms and information about the position at Clallam Conservation District office, Armory Square, 228 W. First St., Ste. H, Port Angeles, WA 98362 or 360-775-3747, ext. 5 or by visiting the district’s website, www.clallamcd.org.