Two Bend Planning Commission positions open

The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Bend Planning Commission.

Committee members are appointed by the City Council for four year terms to review and make recommendations regarding land use matters. Consideration shall be given to include representatives of the various geographical regions of the City of Bend.

The City Council recently adopted the expanded Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and along with it, new policy direction set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission will play a crucial role in implementing the new direction. Familiarity with those concepts is desirable.

Applicants must be residents of the city of Bend.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016.

For application or questions, please contact Jon Skidmore: 541-693-2175.

For more information regarding the Planning Commission: www.bendoregon.gov/pc

For more information on the UGB: www.bendoregon.gov/bendugb