Posted
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 24, 2015
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.
Behavioral Health Council –2 current vacancies (1 –Family member of a child receiving behavioral health services and 1 –Prevention services)
Description: Identifies community needs, recommends funding priorities and helps select and evaluate service providers. The County emphasizes on contracting with community agencies for social services.
Members: Fifteen members, including recipients of service, advocates, professionals in the field, key referral sources, provider representatives and lay citizens. Members are County residents or have work interests in the County.
Term: 3 years
Contact: Dawn Andresen, Health and Human Services, (503) 846-4555
Developmental Disabilities Council –3 terms expiring 02/29/16
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: Mary Lanxon, Developmental Disabilities Supervisor, (503) 846-3128
Northwest Area Commission on Transportation –1 term expiring 12/31/15
Description: The Northwest Area Commission on Transportation (NWACT) is an advisory body chartered by the Oregon Transportation Commission. NWACT addresses all aspects of transportation (surface, marine, air, and transportation safety) with primary focus on the state transportation system. NWACT considers regional and local transportation issues in northwest Oregon that affect the state system. NWACT plays a key advisory role in the development of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which schedules funded transportation projects. NWACT establishes a public process for area project selection priorities for the STIP. Through that process, they prioritize transportation problems and solutions and recommend projects in their area to be included in the STIP. There are 28 seats on the NWACT representing local governments, ODOT, Port members, public transportation providers, and citizens-at-large from Clatsop, Tillamook, Columbia, and western rural Washington counties.
Members: Two Citizen-At-Large representing western Washington County, selected by the county's commissioners. Members are non-elected citizens selected from private interests including but not limited to freight, trucking, bicycle, pedestrian, public transportation system, public interest advocacy groups, environmental, land use, local citizens, business, education, minority organizations, public safety providers, non-profit organizations, etc.
Term: 2 years
Contact: Sia Lindstrom, County Administrative Office, (503) 846-8853
Planning Commission –3 terms expiring 01/31/16 (1 At-Large;2 for District 3)
Description: These nine appointed volunteers advise the Board of County Commissioners on land use and transportation planning issues. They conduct public hearings, make final decisions on some changes to land use plans, and convey recommendations to the Board on comprehensive plan and community development ordinances.
Members: Nine members who are residents of the county. Generally, two members are appointed by each Commissioner, and one by the Board Chair as an At-large appointment. No more than two members can be engaged principally in the buying, selling, or development of real estate. No more than two members can be engaged in the same occupation.
Term: 4 years
Contact: Stephen Shane, Senior Planner, Land Use & Transportation, (503) 846-3519
Public Health Advisory Council –4 terms expiring 01/31/16 (1 Licensed Health Care Professional;1 Youth Representative;1 Underserved/Minority;and 1 Non-Profit Organization Representative)
Description: The Council 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
Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee –1 current vacancy for an alternate position
Description: The Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee (URMDAC) advises the Board and staff on matters related to road maintenance provided by the Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD). Members review and make recommendations regarding service levels and annual work programs, assist in evaluating the cost effectiveness and efficiency of URMD, and advise on continuation of URMD and/or other long-range funding opportunities for road maintenance.
Members: The URMDAC is comprised of eight (8) residents of the Urban Road Maintenance District appointed by the Board. Two (2) alternate members are also appointed. This urban roads advisory committee is similar in function to the long-standing Rural Roads Operations and Maintenance Advisory Committee (RROMAC). Eligible candidates must live in urban unincorporated Washington County (areas outside of cities such as Rock Creek, Cedar Mill, Bethany, Cedar Hills, Raleigh Hills, Garden Home, Metzger, Bull Mountain, Hazeldale, Aloha, and Reedville.)
Term: 3 years
Contact: Jennifer McCollum, Land Use and Transportation Operations, (503) 846-7615
The application deadline is DATE 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 Assistant(503) 846-2940
[email protected]