County Boards Seek Candidates (Announcement #2)

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 20, 2009

County Boards Seek Candidates

Groups to study issues and make recommendations

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members:

Enhanced Sheriff Patrol District Budget Committee

Description: 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: 2 meetings in May

Length of Term: 3 years

Urban Road Maintenance District Budget Committee

Description: 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: 2 meetings in May

Length of Term: 3 years

The application deadline is March 3, 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 website: http://www.co.washington.or.us/CAO/BoardsCommissions/index.cfm

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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