Boards and Commissions Vacancies - Summer 2016

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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.

Board of Property Tax Appeals – 5 terms expiring 06/30/16

Description: The Board of Property Tax Appeals was established by state law to consider taxpayer petitions challenging assessed value determined by the County Assessor review the annual Ratio Study and recommend for valuation adjustments, and examine the assessment roll for needed corrections. The Board also considers requests to excuse penalties assessed for the late filing of real and personal property returns.

Members: Five members who are residents of the county and are not employees of the County or any taxing district within the county; qualifications include knowledge of real estate, appraisal and assessment practices, patience, understanding and a sense of civic responsibility

Term: 1year

Staff Contact: Teresa Eakin, Assessment & Taxation Records/Cartography (503) 846-3907

Civil Service Commission – 2 terms expiring 05/31/16

Description: Reviews the proposed budget developed for the North Bethany County Service District in unincorporated Washington County.

Members: Five members who are registered voters within the county; no member of the Commission shall be a member of the governing body or an employee of the County or Clean Water Services except that any Commissioner may serve as a member of any other civil service commission

Term: 2years

Staff Contact: Brandi Johnston, Human Resources Analyst (503) 846-3741



EMS Advisory Council – current vacancy for a Municipal Representative

Description: The purpose of the Advisory Council is to review, advice, and make policy and operational/technical recommendations related to improving the delivery of Emergency Medical Services in Washington County, to the County EMS Office and the Board of County Commissioners.

Members: Twelve (12) voting members and one ex-officio EMS Program Supervisor shall be decision-makers for their respective disciplines.

Term: 3 years (will be staggered in first appointment)

Staff Contact: Jonathan Chin, EMS Supervisor, (503)846-4956



Farm Board of Review – 1 term expiring 06/30/16

Description: The Farm Board of Review is an advisory panel to the County Assessor. The Board meets once a each year to inform the Assessor regarding farm land rents and other information pertaining to the valuation for property taxation as provided by Oregon law.

Members: Five members with knowledge of agricultural land rents and current farming practices who are residents of the county; three members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners, and two members are appointed by the County Tax Assessor

Term: 2 years

Staff Contact: Joe Nelson, Assessment & Taxation Appraisal Division Manager, (503) 846-3947



Housing Advisory Committee –1 current vacancy for Agricultural/Farm Worker/Community representative

Description: Providing affordable housing in Washington County is a formidable job. Nine representatives from real estate, banking, building, agriculture, employment, and public housing and neighborhoods help the Housing Services Department and the Board of Commissioners with this task. The Committee assists the Board of Commissioners by making recommendations on countywide housing policy issues as well as policies affecting operations of the County's four core housing programs.

Members: The Housing Advisory Committee consists of nine members representing various interest groups. These include Housing Authority rental assistance program participants, elderly & minority, agricultural/farmworker community, real estate or finance, social service organizations, legal, and two at-large members.

Term: 3 years beginning April 1, 2016 and expiring March 31, 2019; Time Commitment: 2- 4 hours per month

Meetings: Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The normal meeting location is the conference room of the Department of Housing Services located at 111 NE Lincoln Street, Suite 200-L, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Regular attendance at HAC meetings is important to the efficacy of the committee, and no more than three consecutive or four total absences per year are generally permitted. Committee members receive a monthly packet of information about a week prior to the meeting.

HAC 2016 Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, January 28
Thursday, February 25
Thursday, March 24
Thursday, April 28
Thursday, May 26 - Budget
Thursday, June 23
Thursday, July 28
Thursday, August 25
Thursday, September 22
Friday, October 14 –Retreat (Tentative)
Thursday, November 17
Friday, December 9 –Luncheon (Tentative)

Staff Contact: Val Valfre, Director of Housing Services, (503) 648-4755



Homeless Plan Advisory Committee (HPAC) – 2current vacancies for a Business Representative and a Nonprofit Housing Provider

Description: HPAC 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: Seventeen, including people representing: a Washington County commissioner, 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 Corrections, state or federal entitlement/mainstream resource programs, a representative from the two major hospitals, a representative from the faith community, 3 citizens at-large and a homeless/formerly homeless customer.

Term: 3 years

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



Metzger Park Advisory Board –1 term expiring 06/30/16

Description: Maintains a proud tradition of overseeing the only park in the County supported through a Local Improvement District. The Board plans and helps with park maintenance needs, deals with the administrative issues involved in running an active urban park.

Members: Nine members (seven regular and two alternates) who own property within the Metzger Park Local Improvement District

Term: 3 years

Staff Contact: Jacob Snell, Interim Parks Manager (503) 359-5732



Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) –6 (3 terms expiring 06/30/16; 3 current vacancies)

Description: Provides advice on the maintenance, operations, and capital development needs of county parks, including Scoggins Valley Park/Henry Hagg Lake.

Members: Nine members who are residents of the county; traditionally members appointed from all Commissioner Districts

Term: 3 years

Staff Contact: Jacob Snell, Interim Parks Manager (503) 359-5732



Public Health Advisory Council –3 current vacancies for a Business Community Representative, a Regulated Service Industry Representative, and an Underserved Minority Community Representative

Description: 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

Staff Contact: Tricia Mortell, Public Health Division Manager, (503) 846-4745

The application deadline is April 26, 2016 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.

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