Media release
Posted
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Sponsored by: Board of Commissioners
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.
Description: Identifies community needs, recommends funding priorities and helps select and evaluate service providers; The County emphasizes on contracting with community agencies for social services.
Members: Fifteen members, including recipients of service, advocates, professionals in the field, key referral sources, provider representatives and lay citizens; Members are County residents or have work interests in the County.
Term: 3 years
Staff Contact: Dawn Andresen, Health and Human Services (503) 846-4555
Developmental Disabilities Council –6 vacancies (4 terms expiring 02/28/15; 2 current vacancies)
Description: Identifies community needs, recommends funding priorities and helps select and evaluate service providers; The County emphasizes on contracting with community agencies for social services.
Members: Fifteen members, including recipients of service, advocates, professionals in the field, key referral sources, provider representatives and lay citizens; Members are County residents or have work interests in the County.
Term: 3 years
Staff Contact: Mary Lanxon, Developmental Disabilities Supervisor (503) 846-3128
Housing Advisory Committee –3 vacancies (2 terms expiring 03/31/15 for a Housing Authority representative and a member at large; 1 current vacancy for a member at large)
Description: Representatives from real estate, banking, building, agriculture, employment, public housing and neighborhoods help the Housing Services and Board of Commissioners provide affordable housing in Washington County.
Members: Nine members representing: Housing Authority rental assistance program participants, elderly and minority, agricultural/farm worker community, 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) 648-4755
Metzger Park Advisory Board –2 current vacancies for an alternate and a regular position
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 alternatives) who own property within the Metzger Park Local Improvement District
Term: 3 years
Staff Contact: Todd Winter, Parks Superintendent (503) 359-5732
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board –1 current vacancy
Description: Advices on 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 are appointed from all Commissioner districts
Term: 3 years
Staff Contact: Todd Winter, Parks Superintendent (503) 359-5732
Public Health Advisory Council –3 current vacancies for representatives of a CPO, business and faith-based community
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
Solid Waste Advisory Committee –1 industry term expiring 03/31/15
Description: Makes recommendations on solid waste and recycling policy and programs that include safe, economical and efficient collection, storage, transportation and disposal of wastes and solid wastes, and adequate standards of service
Members: Ten members including: six public representatives, three solid waste industry representatives and one County Health and Human Services representative (non-voting committee member)
Term: 5 years
Staff Contact: Theresa Koppang, Solid Waste Manager (503) 846-3663
The application deadline is February 3, 2015 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.
Media Contact:
Ana Noyola, Sr. Administrative Specialist(503) 846-2940
[email protected]