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Give Washington County a piece of your mind—join a board!

Boards, committees and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners (BCC) 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 BCC. 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.

The application deadline for all these positions is December 2, 2014 or open until filled. Applications may be obtained by visiting the Boards and Commissions website.

Contact Ana Noyola, Sr. Administrative Specialist for more information at (503) 846-2940 or Ana_Noyola@co.washington.or.us.

Aging and Veteran Services Advisory Council –5 vacancies

Plans for future services and reviews current programs. The volunteers' community ties and personal/professional familiarity with issues facing seniors are invaluable resources for Washington County, Disability, Aging &Veterans' Services and the Board of Commissioners. The Council advises the department on policy, programs and actions affecting delivery of services and generally serves as an advocate for veterans and the elderly.

Term: 3 years. Staff Contact: Janet Long, Aging &Veteran Services, (503) 846-3081.

Cultural Coalition of Washington County –5 vacancies

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.

Term: 3 years. Staff Contact: Eva Calcagno, Cooperative Libraries Manager, (503) 846-3233.

Fair Board –1 term expiring 12/31/14

The Fair Board's primary function is to oversee the planning, preparation and production of the County Fair. It will develop 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.

Term: 3 years. Staff Contact: Lea Perkins-Hagele, Fair Complex Manager, (503) 648-1416

Fairgrounds Advisory Committee –4 terms expiring 12/31/14

The FAC 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.

Term: 2 years. Staff Contact: Lea Perkins-Hagele, Fair Complex Manager, (503) 648-1416

Homeless Plan Advisory Committee –8 vacancies

HPAC is comprised of citizens at-large and a homeless/formerly homeless customer, and 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 will be advisory to the County Homeless Program Coordinator, the Director of Housing Services, the County Administrator, and the Board of County Commissioners.

Term: 3 years. Staff Contact: Annette Evans, Chair, Housing & Supportive Services Network, (503) 846-4760

Housing Advisory Committee –1 current vacancy for a Member at Large position

Nine members who represent various groups, including: Housing Authority rental assistance program participants, elderly &minority, agricultural/farm workers, real estate or finance, social service organizations, legal and two at-large members

Term: 3 years. Staff Contact: Val Valfre, Director of Housing Services, (503) 846-4755

Planning Commission –2 terms expiring 01/31/15 for Districts 2 and 4

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.

Term: 4 years. Staff Contact: Paul Schaefer, Senior Planner, Land Use &Transportation, (503) 846-8817.

Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee –4 vacancies

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. 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. Staff Contact: Stacia Sheelar, Land Use and Transportation Operations, (503) 846-7615

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