Posted
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Per Board of Commissioners procedures, the County Administrative Office will solicit applications from individuals for a six-week period. Staff will keep the Commissioners apprised of applications received and of approaching deadlines.
As specified in the revised "Recruitment, Selection and Appointments Process," there will be an opportunity for the Board to discuss appointments at a worksession prior to scheduling any formal action.
Developmental Disabilities Council –3 current vacancies
Description: Identifies community needs, recommends funding priorities and helps select and evaluate service providers. The County's emphasis on contracting with community agencies for social services makes the work of this volunteer advisory council critical.
Members: Fifteen members including: recipients of service, advocates, field professionals, key referral sources, provider representatives and lay citizens; members are residents of the County or have work interests in the County.
Term: 3 years
Contact: Colin Fitzgerald, Developmental Disabilities Supervisor, (503) 846-3138
Housing Advisory Committee – 1 current vacancy for an at-large representative
Description: Providing affordable housing in Washington County is a formidable job. Nine representatives from real estate, banking, building, agriculture, employment, and public housing and neighborhoods help the Housing Services Department and the Board of Commissioners with this task. The Committee assists the Board of Commissioners by making recommendations on countywide housing policy issues as well as policies affecting operations of the County's four core housing programs.
Members: The Housing Advisory Committee consists of nine members representing various interest groups. These include Housing Authority rental assistance program participants, elderly & minority, agricultural/farmworker community, real estate or finance, social service organizations, legal, and two at-large members.
Term: 3 years beginning April 1, 2016 and expiring March 31, 2019;
Time Commitment: 2- 4 hours per month
Meetings: Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The normal meeting location is the conference room of the Department of Housing Services located at 111 NE Lincoln Street, Suite 200-L, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Regular attendance at HAC meetings is important to the efficacy of the committee, and no more than three consecutive or four total absences per year are generally permitted. Committee members receive a monthly packet of information about a week prior to the meeting.
HAC 2016 Meeting Schedule
Thursday, January 28
Thursday, February 25
Thursday, March 24
Thursday, April 28
Thursday, May 26 - Budget
Thursday, June 23
Thursday, July 28
Thursday, August 25
Thursday, September 22
Friday, October 14 –Retreat (Tentative)
Thursday, November 17
Friday, December 9 –Luncheon (Tentative)
Contact: Val Valfre, Director of Housing Services, (503) 648-4755
Public Health Advisory Council –1 current vacancy for a faith community representative
Description: Advises the Board of Commissioners in its role as the Board of Health for Washington County, makes recommendations to the Board and the Public Health Division Manager on health matters and serves as a liaison between the community and Board
Members: Sixteen members, including state licensed health care practitioners and persons well-informed in public health matters; all members shall be residents of or working in Washington County
Term: 4 years
Contact: Tricia Mortell, Public Health Division Manager, (503) 846-4745
The application deadline is June 14, 2016 or open until filled. Applications may be obtained by visiting the Boards and Commissions 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 to establish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recommendations. Commission members are volunteers appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. In many cases, 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:
Ana Noyola, Sr. Administrative Specialist(503) 846-2940
[email protected]