GCHA board needs to add new member

EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for an interested citizen to fill a vacant position with the Grant County Housing Authority Board.

If you are interested in serving, you are asked to submit a letter of interest and a statement of your qualifications to Grant County Commissioners P.O. Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823 above by August 24.

The Housing Authority is a major landlord in Grant County and owns/manages a $65 million rental real estate portfolio.  The Authority's Board of Commissioners is comprised of six individuals appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Each serves a five-year term.

There are no specific qualification requirements for the Authority's Commissioners. However, expertise in certain professional areas is considered beneficial to the functions of the Authority. Such expertise includes but is not limited to: accounting, real estate development and management, land use planning, municipal and real estate law and community or economic development.

The Authority's Commission meets regularly the fourth Monday of each month for approximately three hours. Special board meetings are not uncommon. There is no compensation for attending meetings. There is compensation for authorized travel and training.

- Staff report