Clay County seeks Applicants for Vacant Western District Commission Seat

The Clay County Commission is accepting applications through Dec. 11, 2026, from qualified Western District residents interested in filling a vacant seat on the commission.

The person appointed will serve the remainder of the current term, approximately two years. The application period opened Nov. 9.

Applicants must live in the Western District and be registered voters in both Clay County and the district. By the date they take office, they must have been county residents and registered voters for at least two years. The application requirements also call for at least one year of residency and voter registration in the Western District before taking office.

The appointee must remain a resident and registered voter of the county and Western District throughout the term and be committed to completing the remaining two years.

Candidates should expect to spend roughly five to 10 hours a week, at a minimum, on commission duties. That includes meetings, preparation, communication with constituents and other county business. The time commitment may vary depending on individual responsibilities and commission activities.

Applicants must also be familiar with the current Clay County Constitution and the qualifications and responsibilities of serving on the commission. Section 2.03 of the constitution sets the county residency and voter registration requirements, along with the district residency requirement for district commissioners.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.