Wednesday, April 15, 2009

City extends deadline for Private For-Hire Transportation Commission vacancies

The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Private For-Hire Transportation Commission. The existing openings are for one commissioner to fill one of three seats to represent members at-large for a full term. The other vacancy is a seat to represent members of the riding public for a mid-term vacancy. Applications must be received in the City Manager's Office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 13.

For applications or further information, contact Myk Heidt in the City Manager's Office at City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, Wash., 98668-1995 or call (360) 487.8612; email myk.heidt@ci.vancouver.wa.us or FAX (360) 487.8625. To apply on-line visit: /boards

This seven-member volunteer body advises the Vancouver City Council and city staff on safe and efficient operation of vehicles for hire, which constitute an important component of the City's transportation system.

The Commission meets the third Thursday of every month from 3-4:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 210 E. 13 St. They will meet a minimum of once every two years to review taxi cab fares and availability of taxi cab service in Vancouver.

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