Posted
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
County Boards Seek Candidates
The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members:
Cultural Coalition of Washington County (7 terms to expire 12/31/09)
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.
No. of Members: 15
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
Meeting Times: TBD
Term Length: 3 years
Fair Board (1 vacancy, District 1; 3 terms ending: (2) At-Large and District 4 positions to expire 12/31/09)
Description: The Fair Board is comprised of seven members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Fair operation, a division of the County, produces the annual County Fair & Rodeo and manages year-round facilities rented for consumer shows, public expositions and special gathering. The Fair Board meets monthly, develops the Fair Complex's annual operating budget, and provides overall policy direction for the management of Fair Complex activities and facilities. The Fair Complex's day-to-day activities are the responsibility of the Complex Executive Director, who serves at the pleasure of the Fair Board.
No. of Members: 7
Membership: Seven members who reside in the county. County Commissioners from Districts 1, 2, and 3 each appoint one member, the At-Large and District 4 Commissioners each appoint 2 members. Time Commitment: One meeting per month plus additional as necessary
Meeting Times: First Wednesday of every month, 4:30 pm
Term Length: 3 years
Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) (5 terms to expire on 1/1/10)
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
Meeting Times: Third Friday of every month, 1:30
Term Length: 2 years
Rainbow Lane Special Road District Board (3 terms to expire 12/31/09)
Description: This Board monitors road conditions, contracts with the County to perform maintenance items, manages financial obligations to the County and files an audit report with the State.
Membership: Three members who are residents of the Rainbow Lane Special Road District.
Length of Term: 3 years
The application deadline is December 1, 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.
Media Contact:
Marian Larkin, Sr. Administrative Specialist(503) 846-8685
[email protected]