Notice of Vacancy: Kane County Economic Opportunity Board
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
October 15, 2026 05:30 PM
Event End Date & Time
October 23, 2026 05:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
10/23/26 05:00 PM
Description/Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Vacancy - Kane County Economic Development/Opportunity Board
Notice is hereby given that the Kane County Economic Development/Opportunity Board is looking to appoint or reappoint up to six (6) expired Board positions. Three (3) terms for these positions are four-year terms which begins on January 1, 2027 and will expire December 31, 2030. Three (3) terms for these positions are two-year terms beginning on January 1, 2027 and will expire December 31, 2028. Each subsequent term will be 4 years in length.
The CEO Board advises and assists the Kane County Commission in identifying economic development priorities, evaluating proposed projects, and administering funding through Utah's Rural County Grant Program. The Board supports strategic investments that strengthen the local economy, improve infrastructure, and create economic opportunities throughout Kane County.
Interested applicants must be a representative of one of the following:
Kane County Government
Municipality within Kane County
Workforce Development
The Private Business Sector
A Member of the Public who Resides in the County
Applicants should have an interest in economic development and the long-term prosperity of Kane County. Experience in business ownership or management, private-sector development, workforce development, local government, tourism, finance, infrastructure, community planning, or other economic development-related fields is desirable.
Board members are expected to attend and actively participate in approximately six meetings per year, generally lasting about two hours each. Members review grant application, funding requests, and project proposals. They provide recommendations to the Kane County Commission and help identify economic development priorities throughout Kane County. Members should also allow additional time to review meeting materials and complete occasional Board-related responsibilities.
Anyone interested in filling these positions may submit a signed letter of intent and a brief resume to the following address:
Kane County Commission
c/o Morgan Shakespear
76 N Main Street Kanab, UT 84741
Hand delivered letters may be dropped off in the Clerk's Office at the Kane County Admin Building.
Email submissions can be sent to: mshakespear@kane.utah.gov
Please submit letters of intent by 5:00 pm Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
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Morgan Shakespear - Administrative Assistant
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Chameill Lamb at 435-644-2458.