Posted
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
County Boards and Commissions Recruitment
The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members:
Cultural Coalition of Washington County (2 terms to expire 12/31/10)
Description: 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.
Membership: Between nine and fifteen members who reside in Washington County or are members of a business or organization significantly involved in arts, heritage or humanities activities in Washington County. Members may only serve a maximum of two (2) terms consecutively.
Time Commitment: 6-8 meetings per year
Term Length: 3 years
Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) – At Large and At Large (Minority)
Description: Coordinates local criminal justice and juvenile justice policy. Makes recommendations for the use of state resources for public safety purposes.
Membership: Twenty-five members including the presiding Circuit Court Judge, various elected officials from the County and cities, state and local law enforcement, the County Administrator and other County managers, lay citizens representing each Commissioner's district, and lay citizens representing minorities (at-large appointment).
Time Commitment: 4 hours or less per month
Term Length: 2 years
Homeless Plan Advisory Committee (HPAC) 5 terms to expire 12/31/10) - a Mayor or City Councilor; Faith Community member; Sheriff's Office; a Nonprofit Service Provider; Citizen At-Large
Description: The Homeless Plan Advisory Committee will be 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 will be advisory to the county Homeless Program Coordinator, the Director of Housing Services, the County Administrator, and the Board of County Commissioners.
Membership: 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.
Term Length: 3 years
The application deadline is November 30, 2011, or open until 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 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 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]