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The Board of County Commissioners seeks committed volunteers to advise them on critical community issues.
Various boards, committees and commissions advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington County. Commission members are volunteers appointed by the Board to provide input on service priorities, how to distribute available resources, and strategies to improve collaboration within the wider community. Serving on a board or commission allows county residents to participate in decisions that affect them and learn more about how local government works as they study issues and make recommendations on various policy decisions.
The Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting volunteers for several open positions:
- Aging and Veteran Services Advisory Council – 7 positions available now
- Civil Service Commission – 1 position available now and 4 positions available after Jan 31, 2026
- Columbia Pacific Economic Development District (Col-Pac) – 1 position available now
- Developmental Disabilities Council – 2 positions available now and 4 positions available after Feb 28, 2026
- Enhanced Sheriff Patrol District/Urban Road Maintenance District Budget Committee (ESPD/URMD) – 2 positions available now
- Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District (ESPD) Advisory Committee – 4 positions available now
- Metzger Park Local Improvement District Advisory Board – 4 positions available now
- North Bethany County Service District for Roads Budget Committee – 3 positions available now
- Northwest Area Commission on Transportation (NWACT) – 2 positions available after Dec 31, 2025
- Property Value Appeals Board (formerly BoPTA) – 3 positions available now
- Public Health Advisory Council – 5 positions available now and 2 positions available after Jan 31, 2026
- Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) – 1 community member position available now and 2 community member positions available after Dec 31, 2025
- Rural Roads Operations and Maintenance Advisory Committee (RROMAC) – 1 position available now and 2 positions available after Sep 30, 2025
- Transit Committee – 7 positions available now
- Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee (URMDAC) – 1 position available after Sep 30, 2025
- Washington County and SDL No.1 Budget Committee – 2 positions available now
Please visit the Boards and Commissions webpage for detailed information about these and other boards and commissions, including member descriptions, terms of service, estimated time commitment, meeting schedules and staff contacts.
Per Board of Commissioners procedures, the County Administrative Office will solicit applications for a six-week period. The application deadline is October 28, 2025, or until filled. The Board will discuss appointments at a work session before scheduling any formal action.
Interested persons can apply online by visiting the Boards and Commissions website.
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