Posted
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 27, 2009
County Boards Seek Candidates
Accessibility Advisory Council (AAC)
Description: The personal experience of volunteers helps to ensure equal access to County facilities and services for persons with disabilities. Members of the Accessibility Committee help promote awareness of the needs and concerns of persons with disabilities, review County policies and procedures regarding accessibility, and act as a resource to the Board and staff.
Membership: 9
Length of Term: 2 years
Developmental Disabilities Council
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.
Membership: Comprised of fifteen members including recipients of service, advocates, and 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.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per month
Term Length: 3 years
The application deadline is July 7, 2009 or when all vacancies are filled. Applications may be obtained by visiting the website or by calling (503) 846-8685. Descriptions of all the boards can also be found on the Boards and Commissions web site.
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. 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:
Marian Larkin, Sr. Administrative Specialist(503) 846-8685
[email protected]