County Boards Vacancy Announcement

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 02, 2012

The following boards currently are seeking applicants to fill membership vacancies:

Cultural Coalition of Washington County – 7 vacancies (6 terms expiring 12/31/12, 1 current vacancy)

Description:  CCWC administers distribution of any state funds distributed to Washington County from the Community Cultural Participation Grant Program of the Oregon Cultural Trust. The CCWC distributes funds through a competitive process to Washington County based organizations and artists to address priorities identified in the Washington County Cultural Plan.  

Members: 15  

Term: 3 years  

Staff Contact:  Eva Calcagno, Cooperative Libraries Manager, Washington County Cooperative Library Services, 503-846-3233            

Developmental Disabilities Council – 6 vacancies (3 terms expiring 12/31/12, 3 current vacancies)

Description:  The Council functions in an advisory capacity to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Board of Commissioners on program development, planning, monitoring and funding issues.  

Members:  Comprised of fifteen members including recipients of service, advocates, professionals in the field, key referral sources, provider representatives, and lay citizens. Members are residents of the county or have work interests in the county. 

Term: 3 years  

Staff Contact:  Mary Lanxon, Developmental Disabilities Supervisor, Health and Human Services, 503-846-3128                                                                   

Fair Board – 2 vacancies (2 terms expiring 12/31/2012)  

Description: The Fair Board's primary function is to oversee the planning, preparation and production of the County Fair. The Fair Board will develop both short and long-term plans for the promotion and production of the County Fair and provide input to the County's Facilities Maintenance Plan of the Fairgrounds.  The Fair Board meets monthly.

Members: The Fair Board is comprised of seven members that are selected from a variety of interests determined by the Board of Commissioners, including: agriculture, livestock, youth/education, exhibitors/vendors, urban agriculture and other interests as determined by the Board of Commissioners. In lieu of a citizen representative, one member may be from the Board of Commissioners.

Term: Typically 3 years

Staff Contact:  Rod Rice, Sr. Deputy County Administrator, County Administrative Office, 503-846-8685

Fairgrounds Advisory Committee – 4 vacancies (3 terms expiring 12/31/12, 1 current vacancy)

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. The Fairgrounds Advisory Committee meets quarterly.

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:  Rod Rice, Sr. Deputy County Administrator, County Administrative Office, 503-846-8685              

Homeless Plan Advisory Committee – 7 vacancies (6 terms expiring 12/31/12, 1 current vacancy)

Description: The Homeless Plan Advisory Committee is comprised of members who have authority within their agency/jurisdiction to make policy and budget decisions that impact the community's housing and supportive service system. The Committee provides high-level oversight to the implementation of the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, encourages collaborative partnership building, provides guidance to the annual work plan, works to create resources and funding, and promotes and sustains the vision and leadership of the 10-Year Plan. The Committee advises the county Homeless Program Coordinator, the Director of Housing Services, the County Administrator, and the Board of County Commissioners.

Members: The 17-member committee includes a representative from each of the following categories: Washington County Commissioner official, a mayor or city councilor, philanthropy, business, Housing Authority of Washington County, a nonprofit housing provider, a nonprofit service provider, Washington County Sheriff's Office, Washington County Community Corrections, state or federal entitlement/mainstream resource programs, representatives from hospitals/healthcare, a representative from the faith community, three citizens-at-large, and a homeless/formerly homeless consumer.

Term: 3 years

Staff Contact:  Annette Evans, Chair, Housing & Supportive Services Network, Housing Services, 503-846-4760

Northwest Area Commission on Transportation – 1 vacancy (1 term expiring 12/31/12)

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 of Portland members, public transportation providers, and citizens-at-large from Clatsop, Tillamook, Columbia, and western rural Washington counties.

Members:  Two citizens-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

Staff Contact: Sia Lindstrom, County Administrative Office, 503-846-8853

Rainbow Lane Special Road District Board – 3 vacancies (3 terms expiring 12/31/12)

Description:  This Board monitors road conditions, contracts with the County to perform maintenance items, manages financial obligations to the County and files an audit report with the State.

Members: Three members who are residents of the Rainbow Lane Special Road District which includes both Rainbow and Patricia Lanes.

Term:  3 years

Staff Contact: Todd Watkins, Land Use & Transportation, 503-846-7650

The application deadline is November 13, 2012, or 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 or 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.

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