Graham County Community College District seeks candidates for vacant board seat

Contributed Photo/Courtesy EAC: The Graham County Community College District Governing Board is seeking applicants to fill a vacated seat.

Photo/Courtesy EAC: The Graham County Community College District Governing Board is seeking applicants to fill a vacated seat.

By Kris McBride

THATCHER — The Graham County Community College District is seeking qualified candidates to fill the District No. 3 board seat vacated by Lance Layton earlier this month. Per Arizona Revised Statutes, this appointment extends through Dec. 31, 2018; the remaining two years will be filled by the successful candidate in the November 2018 Election.

To be eligible for board membership, candidates must have a permanent residence within the boundaries of District No. 3. Graham County officers and Eastern Arizona College employees and their spouses are not eligible to become board members.

Qualified residents may obtain a packet for the appointment at the Eastern Arizona College District Office located at 615 N. Stadium Ave. in Thatcher. Applications are due no later than 3 p.m., March 23. Packets should be sent to Eastern Arizona College, Attn:  Laurie Pennington, 615 N. Stadium Ave., Thatcher, Arizona 85552.