The appointment of planning commissioner Wayne Garibaldi to replace Drew Stidger on the Jackson City Council has left a vacancy on the Jackson Planning Commission. The City of Jackson is now taking applications for this position. Planning Commission duties include recommending plans for the regulation of future growth, development and beautification of the City; reviewing and making recommended updates to the City’s General Plan and conducting public hearings. If you are interested, you must reside within the City of Jackson and be able to dedicate time to attend the commission’s monthly meetings held the 3rd Monday of each month, and some special meetings. Knowledge of planning and development-related matters is desirable, but not mandatory. The City Council will appoint the position. If you are selected, you would serve out the remainder of a two-year term which expires June 30, 2009. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., February 6, 2008. Applications and additional information are available at Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, CA  95642.