Commissioner Tim Botkin is seeking applicants for the Central Kitsap Community Council. Residents interested in growth management issues such as land use and zoning, design standards, and environmental protection are encouraged to apply. Public meetings are held at least once each month on the first Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Applications are available at Kitsap County Volunteer Services, 614 Division Street, in Port Orchard. For more information or to receive an application packet, contact Jan Koske at (360) 337-4650 or jkoske@co.kitsap.wa.us. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 14.