Posted
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 07, 2015
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.
Homeless Plan Advisory Committee (HPAC)
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
Contact: Annette Evans, Chair, Housing & Supportive Services Network, (503) 846-4760
Housing Authority Board of Directors (HABOD)
Description: Providing affordable housing in Washington County is a formidable job. Seven Board members appointed by the Washington County Board of County Commissioners help the Housing Services Department and Housing Advisory Committee with this task. The Housing Authority Board of Directors assists the Board of Commissioners by making decisions on countywide housing policy issues as well as policies affecting operations of the County's four core housing programs.
Membership: Housing Authority Board of Directors consists of seven members. HABOD positions include the five Washington County Commissioners, one member assisted by Housing Authority programs, and one At-Large position.
Time Commitment: 2 - 4 hours per month
Term Length: There is one current vacancy due to a member resignation. The current vacancy is for a term expiring December 31, 2015.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The normal meeting location is the Shirley Huffman Auditorium of the Public Services Building at 155 N. First Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Regular attendance at HABOD meetings is important, and no more than three consecutive or four total absences per year are generally permitted. HABOD members receive a packet of information about a week prior to the meeting. Board packets are emailed unless HABOD members make other arrangements.
Contact: Kimberly Armstrong, Program Coordinator, Department of Housing Services, (503) 846-4757
The application deadline is August 18, 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]