CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake has announced that it is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on the city's planning commission.

City Clerk Melissa Swanson said Thursday that the city is accepting applications for two seats on the commission, which hears and acts upon land use applications and acts in an advisory capacity to the Clearlake City Council on zoning, general plan and other land use matters.

The Clearlake Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month, and may hold additional meetings as necessary, Swanson said.

She said commissioners are required to file, as public record, periodic statements of economic interest disclosing interest in real property, business and investment, and sources of income in compliance with requirements of the Political Reform Act.

Those interested in applying can obtain application forms during normal business hours – 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday – at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

Applications must be filed with Swanson no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3.

The Clearlake City Council will consider all applicants and make the appointments during its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 10, Swanson reported.

For more information contact Swanson at 707-994-8201, Extension 106.

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