CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council is seeking applications from city residents interested in serving on the Clearlake Planning Commission.

There is one vacant seat on the commission for a term ending on March 11, 2015.

The seat became available with the resignation of Commissioner Al Bernal.

Planning commissioners hear and act upon land use matters and is advisory to the Clearlake City Council on zoning regulations, the general plan, and other land use issues.

Commissioners serve at the will of the Clearlake City Council, and are designated filers under the Fair Political Practices Commission and must file periodic statements of economic interest disclosing financial interests within the jurisdiction of the city.

Applications are available at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive, or via email to City Clerk Melissa Swanson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The deadline for applications is Sept. 30.