Walla Walla Co. Seeks Fair Board Applicants

WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla County is seeking people interested in filling two vacancies on the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days Board of Directors. The positions will begin in September 2018, when the terms of current board members Pat Reay and Sam Waldron expire.

Board terms are three years, with members eligible to serve up to a maximum of three terms (nine years total).

The Fair Board meets at least once a month, or as needed. Members perform board-related duties approximately 10 hours per month during most of the year. However, they serve an estimated minimum 60 hours in the weeks just before, during, and after the annual Fair and Frontier Days event, which is held over Labor Day week-end.

Board members serve in a volunteer capacity, performing duties as outlined in various board-related job descriptions.

Application packets (containing an application form, questionnaire, and background information regarding fair board duties and activities) may be obtained from the County website (www.co.walla-walla.wa.us), Walla Walla County Commissioners’ Office, 314 West Main (Public Health and Legislative Building), or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at (509) 524-2505.

Application packets may also be picked up at the fairgrounds main office, Ninth and Orchard Streets, Walla Walla, or by calling the fairgrounds at (509) 527-FAIR (3247).

Those interested are encouraged to call or email questions to the county commissioners’ email address wwcocommissioners@co.walla-walla.wa.us.

Completed application packets must be returned to the county commissioners’ office by June 1, 2018. As a part of the selection process, applicants may be interviewed.