SEATTLE – Mayor Greg Nickels is looking for candidates to fill an upcoming, at-large vacancy on the Seattle Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
“Keeping housing affordable in Seattle is one of my highest priorities, and I urge qualified applicants to apply for this important position,” Nickels said.
The Seattle Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is a seven-member, voluntary board established under RCW, Section 35.82.045. Members are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council for four-year renewable terms. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for approving SHA’s annual budget, and for setting the specific policies that guide the Seattle Housing Authority’s operation. The SHA Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the board. Regular board meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the third Monday of the month.
Board members spend an average of 10 – 12 hours per month on Seattle Housing Authority business. Agendas and background reading material are sent to commissioners each month in the week prior to the meeting. In addition to regular meetings, members attend briefings, public hearings, dedications and celebrations, and other community gatherings.
Candidates must live within the City of Seattle and should have a strong demonstrated interest in low-income housing issues. Those candidates with financial and budget expertise, people with a background working with social service providers or with senior citizens and housing issues are encouraged to apply.
To be considered for appointment to the board, applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume by March 21st, 2008, via e-mail or regular mail.
Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your letter of interest and resume to: Michael.Gilmore (at) Seattle (dot) gov
(Please reference Seattle Housing Authority in the subject line).
Or, to submit a paper copy, please address to:
Michael Gilmore, Mayor’s Office
Re: Seattle Housing Authority
PO Box 94749
Seattle, WA 98124-4749
The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city’s boards and commissions. Women, young persons, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.
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