INDEPENDENCE — Independence Community College trustees are expected to meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 23, to interview six ICC patrons who are seeking appointment to a vacant trustee position.

The vacant trustee seat was held by trustee Tim Emert of Independence before his resignation in June. Emert, an Independence attorney and former state senator, has been appointed to serve on the Kansas Board of Regents.

The six persons who have expressed interest in the position are Hoite Caston, David Wallis, Jedidah Newkirk, Phillip Chappuie, Tom Tyler and Dale Roberts.