Posted
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 07, 2010
Budget Committees Announcement
The following county budget committees are seeking applications for new members:
County Budget Committee (Three current vacancies – District 1, District 3, At-Large positions.)
Reviews the proposed County budget submitted by the budget officer each fiscal year.
Membership: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. Each county commissioner is allocated an appointment, however the representative does not need to reside in the commissioner's district.
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours every May; some other meetings possible.
Meeting Times: Two meetings in May as the proposed budget is prepared; up to two additional meetings a year as needed.
Term Length: Three years.
Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District Budget Committee (One current vacancy, not appointed by commissioner district.)
Reviews the proposed budget developed for the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District (ESPD) in urban unincorporated Washington County.
Membership: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. Each county commissioner is allocated an appointment. The five residents must live in the ESPD.
Time Commitment: One to two hours in May.
Meeting Times: One meeting each May.
Term Length: Three years.
Urban Road Maintenance District Budget Committee (One current vacancy, not appointed by commissioner district.)
Reviews the proposed budget developed for the Urban Road Maintenance District (UMRD) in urban unincorporated Washington County.
Membership: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. Each county commissioner is allocated an appointment. The five residents must live in the URMD.
Time Commitment: One to two hours in May.
Meeting Times: One meeting each May.
Term Length: Three years.
The application deadline is January 5, 2011, or open until all vacancies are filled. Applications may be obtained by visiting the website or by calling (503) 846-8685. Descriptions of all the boards can also be found on the Boards and Commission website.
Boards, committees, and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington County. Committees themselves do not pass ordinances or establish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recommendations. Commission members are volunteers appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. Members must be residents of Washington County. Serving on an appointed board or commission is a great way for Washington County residents to participate in decisions that affect them and to learn more about how local government works.
Media Contact:
Mary Gruss, Finance Office
(503) 846-8811
[email protected]