NWFR Seeks to Appoint Board of Fire Commissioner
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, has a vacancy for Fire Commissioner Position #5.
The vacancy will be filled by appointment with the term lasting through November 23, 2021. The position is scheduled for election in the November 2021 General Election. The term for the person elected in 2021 will run from November 24, 2021 through December 31, 2023 (technically called a two-year unexpired term). Once elected, this commissioner will serve a six-year term.
Commissioners act as the board of directors for the fire district. If you are interested in serving your community as fire commissioner, please submit a letter of interest and statement of qualifications to the district’s Board Secretary at jsand@nwfrs.com no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 28, 2020.
Requirements: Applicants must be a registered voter residing within the fire district.
Additional information regarding the role of a fire commissioner can be found in the Washington State Fire Commissioners Handbook or by contacting one of the current NWFR Fire Commissioners.
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