The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants for two vacancies on the Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) Board of Directors. There is no city residency requirement to serve on the board.
The DRA is a public corporation chartered by the city. It owns the Vancouver Hilton Hotel and Convention Center and is responsible for overseeing its operations, finances, and promotion.
The DRA has no employees. It contracts with an asset management firm specializing in lodging, restaurant and convention facilities to monitor the ongoing operations of the hotel and convention center and advises the board on operational, financial and budget issues. The city’s chief financial officer serves as the executive director of the DRA, with financial, administrative, and legal support provided by city staff.
Candidates with broad business experience are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have experience in property management, project financing, financial management, and contracts. Additionally, experience in the lodging and restaurant fields would be helpful. Applicants must be available for an interview with city councilmembers Wednesday, November 18.
Board members serve four-year terms and may be eligible for reappointment. The two open positions are currently held by individuals whose terms are expiring and these individuals may or may not reapply for their positions. Per Vancouver City Council policy, all incumbents who wish to reapply for their positions will be re-interviewed along with any other qualifying applicants.
Regular DRA meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month beginning at 12:00 PM. Additional special meetings are advertised and held as needed, typically once or twice per year.
Completed applications must be received by 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 18, 2020. Applications may be submitted online at www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. For a printed application or for further information, contact the Boards and Commission Coordinator in the City Manager’s Office at P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, [email protected], or by calling 360-487-8600.
For more information about the DRA, including links to current and past meeting agendas and minutes, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us/dra.
