This commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners with respect to land-use planning.

The Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. up to four Thursdays each month to consider short- and long-range land-use issues. Terms are for three years.

Members must be at least 18 years old and must be residents of La Plata County.

For more information, a complete job description and application, visit www.co.laplata.co.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1633876 or the county commissioners’ office at the county administration building, 1101 East Second Ave.