Media release
Posted
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 05, 2014
Sponsored by: Board of Commissioners
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 Appointment process," there will be an opportunity for the Board to discuss appointments at a worksession prior to scheduling any formal action.
Description: The Fairgrounds Advisory Committee provides input on the priorities and development of the Fairgrounds Master Plan, and other plans including:capital projects, maintenance, non-fair marketing and other strategic initiatives.As advocates, this committee works with local partners and the community at-large to communicate and encourage participation in Fairground developments.
Members: Nine members who represent the county geographically and in fields of interest or occupation.Two members are ex officio:a member of the Board of Commissioners and the President of the Fair Board (or designee)
Term: 2 years
Staff Contact: Leah Perkins-Hagele, Fair Complex Manager, (503) 648-1416
Metzger Park Advisory Board –1 vacancy for an alternate position
Description: Maintains a proud tradition of overseeing the only park in the County supported through a Local Improvement District. The Board plans and helps with park maintenance needs, deals with the administrative issues involved in running an active urban park.
Members: Nine members (seven regular and two alternates) who own property within the Metzger Park Local Improvement District.
Term: 3 years
Staff Contact: Todd Winter, Parks Manager, (503) 359-5732
Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee –2 vacancies
Description: The Solid Waste and Recycling program provides safe, economical and efficient collection, storage, transportation and disposal of wastes.This committee advices and makes recommendations on solid waste and recycling policy and programs that serve the County.
Members: Ten members, including: six public representatives, three solid waste industry representatives and one representative of the County's Department of Health and Human Services (a non-voting committee member).
Term: 5 years
Staff
Staff Contact: Theresa Koppang, Solid Waste and Recyling Manager, (503) 846-3663
The application deadline is September 16, 2014 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]