The Covington City Council is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission. The terms are four years beginning Sept. 1 and applications are due by Aug. 18.

The city is working on projects that will shape the future of downtown Covington and members of the Planning Commission play a role in that process. The Planning Commission is also responsible for providing recommendations to the City Council regarding potential annexations, public participation efforts, comprehensive land use plan and more. The Planning Commission also conducts design review when required by land use ordinances.

Interested citizens can acquire an application at Covington City Hall or download from the “Forms and Downloads” section in the commissions category of the city’s Web site at www.ci.covington.wa.us.

Current members serving in positions with terms expiring must submit an application to request reappointment and applicants will be briefly interviewed by the City Council. Applications may be mailed to Covington City Hall, 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100, Covington, 98042 or e-mailed to dmhoon@ci.covington.wa.us.

• There is one position available on the Covington Economic Development Council, two other open positions have been filled. For more information contact Shalini Bansal at sbansal@ci.covington.wa.us or 253-638-1110. Applications can be picked up at City Hall or downloaded from the city’s Web site at www.ci.covington.wa.us under the Forms & Downloads link to commissions.