County Boards Seek Candidates - Announcement #7

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 06, 2009

County Boards Seek Candidates

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members:

Homeless Plan Advisory Committee (HPAC)  

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 will provide high-level oversight to the implementation of the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, encourage collaborative partnership building, provide guidance to the annual work plan, work to create resources and funding, and promote and sustain 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, 3 citizens at-large, and a homeless/formerly homeless consumer.  

Length of Term:  3 years          

Rural Roads Operations and Maintenance Advisory Committee (RROMAC)

Description:  RROMAC studies rural road operations and maintenance concerns in Washington County, works with County staff to develop program and funding alternatives and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. No. of

Membership: Ten members plus two alternates who reside or have business interests in the county. The Board of Commissioners also appoints one of their members to be on the committee although they are not an official member. Members represent different groups that have an interest in rural roads.

Time Commitment:  2 hours per month Meeting Times: Third Thursday of every month, 7:30 am

Term Length:  4 years

The application deadline is November 30, 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.

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