BELLINGHAM, WA. – (KGMI.com) The Whatcom County Council is looking for applicants to fill the six vacancies on its Ferry Advisory Committee.

The committee reviews and gives recommendations on issues that affect the Lummi Island ferry’s operations.

It also provides a forum for citizens to give feedback about the ferry service.

New ferry fare rates cannot be decided on until the committee is filled.

Three of the spots must be taken by people who live or own property on Lummi Island and two spots exist for people who don’t live on Lummi Island but do live in unincorporated Whatcom County.

The last spot can be filled by someone who lives anywhere in the county.

Applications can be mailed, emailed, delivered to the Council Office or submitted online by 10 a.m. on October 31st.

The Council plans to make its decision during its November 8th meeting.