OIFR looking for Fire Commission applicants

||| FROM KAT BARNARD for BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS |||

The Board of Fire Commissioners of San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 is immediately seeking candidates to fill the unexpired terms for Seats #4 and #5. The seats must be filled within 90 days, however, the Board desires to fill these positions soon, as a full Board is essential to the district’s needs.

The Board will conduct a public process that includes advertising, interviewing, and selecting candidates to fill the vacancies. As there are two vacancies, the positions must be filled one at a time. The first appointment will be completed before a second appointment is made by the new 4-person Board.

As per RCW 42.12.070 (6): “As provided in chapter 29A.24 RCW, each person who is appointed shall serve until a
qualified person is elected at the next election at which a member of the governing body normally would be elected. The person elected shall take office immediately and serve the remainder of the unexpired term.”

SEAT 4

The selected candidate for Seat #4 will serve as an appointed commissioner on the Board, with a public election taking place on the seat in the 2025 Election. At that time the publicly elected commissioner will complete the remainder of
the term ending December 31, 2029.

SEAT 5

The selected candidate for Seat #5 will serve as an appointed commissioner on the Board, with a public election taking place on the seat in the 2025 Election. At that time the publicly elected commissioner will have been elected to a new
6-year term.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to send a resume, letter of interest, contact information, and references to bofc@orcasfire.org. Please include:

● Commissioner Seat Number sought (if preferred);
● Elected Experience;
● Education;
● Community/Public Service Experience;
● Statement of Interest, including any skills and experience you hope to add to the Board; and
● Contact information, including mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address.

WHO MAY APPLY
Applicants must reside and be registered to vote within San Juan County Fire District #2.

MORE INFORMATION
Additional information about the role of a fire commissioner can be found in the Washington State Fire Commissioners ‘Commissioner Handbook’ and OIFR’s Board Organizational Structure (Policy 1200)