OREGON CITY - Help make a difference in higher education. The Clackamas Community College Budget Committee is seeking a new citizen representative from the Happy Valley area.

The budget committee meets each spring to deliberate on the proposed budget and approve it, before sending it to the CCC Board of Education for approval. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.

The budget committee includes the CCC Board of Education and seven volunteers appointed by the board for three-year terms. Budget committee members represent each of the college's six zones. The current opening is for Zone 2 (Happy Valley). Applicants must be registered voters and reside in the zone for which they are applying. For a district map, visit CCC's District Map.

Applications must be received by Nov. 8. For an application or more information, visit CCC's Budget Committee webpage. For questions, contact Denice Bailey at 503-594-3002 or email denice.bailey@clackamas.edu.