The City of Sequim is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on the city council, following the resignation of councilor Pamela Leonard-Ray.

Applications are due by 9 a.m. Friday, July 13. To obtain an application, visit the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W. Cedar St.; call city clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese at 360-681-3428; or visit the city’s website at www.sequimwa.gov.

On Monday, July 23, applicants will be interviewed at 5 p.m. by the council prior to its regular council meeting at the civic center.

A potential appointment and swearing in of the new council member may occur during the meeting, the city said in a news release.

Applicants must be registered voters of the city, have a one-year continuous period of residence in the city, and hold no other public office or employment under the city government.

The council term will expire Dec. 31, 2019.

Leonard-Ray is relocating to care for her parents, according to a city press release.

In accordance to state law, the council is required to fill a vacant position within 90 days of the vacancy, according to the release.

For more information, visit the civic center; call Kuznek-Reese; or visit the city’s website.