Here's a cool opportunity for our readers in the Emerald City:

The Martin Luther King, Jr. County Civil Rights Commission is soliciting applications from individuals in the following County Council District: 9 - Council Member Reagan Dunn (Maple Valley, Renton, Bellevue, New Castle, Covington, and Kent). All Commission members are confirmed by the County Council and serve without pay. It is the goal of the county to recruit people from diverse ethnic and protected group backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Commissioners must reside within King County. All Commission members are bound by the County Code of Ethics, and are required to complete a financial disclosure statement upon appointment. Each Commissioner serves a three-year term.

The Commission was established in December, 1995 to take a strong leadership role in raising community awareness and involvement on civil rights issues and to advise the County Executive and County Council on matters related to the County's civil rights programs. Thus, the Commission is responsible for reviewing and reporting on the effectiveness and progress of the county's affirmative action, non-discrimination enforcement, and minority/women business utilization programs. It is also responsible for educating the public and concerned groups on methods to prevent and eliminate discrimination and advises County government on human and civil rights issues. Potential candidates should have interest and experience related to the goals of the Commission, live in the appropriate County Council District, and be willing and able to commit 8-10 hours monthly to Commission meetings and work projects. Commissioners are expected to attend monthly meetings, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 3:00-5:00 p.m., and to participate in committee work which can require additional meetings. For more information on the Commission and its activities, please visit our webpage: www.kingcounty.gov/exec/crc. If you or someone you know would like more information on the Commission, please contact Paula Harris-White, Administrator for Commission at 206-296-8610 or Paula.Harris-White@kingcounty.gov

If you're in the area, we suggest you apply. It's time to represent!