The Public Hospital District No. 1 commission is asking for applications of those interested in replacing Dr. Aaron Heide on the board.

Heide now works in Reno, Nev., as the director of the Center for Neurovascular Care at St. Mary’s Medical Group.

Dr. Paul Joos, the commission president, said the commission at its Jan. 5 meeting removed Heide from his position because of absences from meetings and he had moved from the district.

Heide had not submitted a letter of resignation before the meeting.

Joos is encouraging everyone apply for the open at-large position.

The commissioners also voted to resume videotaping their meetings.

The appointed commissioner will carry out the remainder of Commissioner Position No. 4 term, which will be included in the general election in November.

As of Wednesday, two applications had been received and a third was expected.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than Jan. 18. The board will interview candidates at a special meeting 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, or candidates must make alternate arrangements.

Applicants should send application materials and direct questions to Sandra Sward, Assistant to the Board of Commissioners at sandra_sward@valleymed.org.