Vacancy Announcement for County Budget Committees

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 24, 2009

County Seeks Budget Committee Members

The following County Budget Committees are currently seeking applications for new members:

County Budget Committee (2 vacancies)

Reviews the proposed County budget submitted by the budget officer each fiscal year.

Membership: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. Each County Commissioner District is allocated an appointment, however the representative does not need to reside in the Commissioner's district.

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours every May; some other meetings possible

Meeting Times: Two meetings in May as the Proposed Budget is prepared; up to two additional meetings a year as needed

Term Length: 3 years

Enhanced Sheriff Patrol District Budget Committee (1 vacancy)

Reviews the proposed budget developed for the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District in unincorporated Washington County.

Membership: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. Each County Commissioner appoints one member. The five residents must live in the ESPD.

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours in May

Meeting Times: 1 meeting each May

Term Length: 3 years

Urban Road Maintenance District Budget Committee (1 Vacancy)

Reviews the proposed budget developed for the Urban Roads Maintenance District in unincorporated Washington County.

Membership: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. Each County Commissioner appoints one member. The five residents must live in the URMD.

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours in May

Meeting Times: 1 meeting each May

Term Length: 3 years

The application deadline is January 5, 2010 or when all vacancies are filled. Descriptions of all the boards and applications may be obtained by visiting the website or by calling (503) 846-8685.

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.

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