City looking to fill seat on Meydenbauer board

Published 11:21 am Monday, January 23, 2012

The City of Bellevue is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the Bellevue Convention Center Authority (BCCA) Board, which sets policy for the financing and operation of Meydenbauer Center.

Located at 1110 NE Sixth St., the center hosts nearly 400 conventions, tradeshows and other events each year. It is owned and operated by the BCCA, a public development authority chartered by the city.

Candidates with experience in lodging, business, construction, banking, real estate, tourism and/or finance are encouraged to apply. The city manager appoints board members to four-year terms, with concurrence of the City Council.

The board meets at noon on the fourth Thursday of each month. Bellevue residency is required. The deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 10. An online application is available at http://www.bellevuewa.gov/apply-boards.htm.

Community service applications may also be obtained through the Service First Office at City Hall, as well as in the Bellevue Regional Library, the Lake Hills Library and the Mini City Halls at Crossroads Shopping Center and Factoria Mall.

You may also request that a form be faxed to you by phoning 452-6805.

Applicants who do not use the online form must deliver their application through one of the following means: hand deliver to City Clerk’s Office, second floor at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE; mail to: P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA 98009-9012; fax to 425-452-7919; email to mbasich@bellevuewa.gov.

Additional information about Meydenbauer Center is available at www.meydenbauer.com. For more information about the role and responsibilities of the BCCA Board, please call Bellevue Finance Director Jan Hawn (425-452-6846).