The Board of County Commissioners seeks committed volunteers to advise them on critical community issues.

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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

Posted March 14, 2025

Various boards, committees and commissions advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington County. Commission members are volunteers appointed by the Board to provide input on service priorities, how to distribute available resources, and strategies to improve collaboration within the wider community. Serving on a board or commission allows county residents to participate in decisions that affect them and learn more about how local government works as they study issues and make recommendations on various policy decisions.

The Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting volunteers for several open positions:

• Advisory Council on Racial Equity – 1 position available now and 5 positions available after Jun 30, 2025

• Aging and Veteran Services Advisory Council – 7 positions available now and 2 positions available after Jun 30, 2025

• Audit Committee– 2 positions available now

• Behavioral Health Council – 1 position available now and 2 positions available after Mar 31, 2025.

• Civil Service Commission – 1 position available now

• Columbia Pacific Economic Development District– 1 position available now

• Developmental Disabilities Council – 8 positions available now

• Enhanced Sheriff Patrol District/Urban Road Maintenance District Budget Committee – 1 position available now and 2 positions available after Jun 30, 2025

• Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District Advisory Committee– 17 positions available now

• Garbage and Recycling Advisory Committee–2 positions available after Mar 31, 2025

• Metzger Park Local Improvement District Advisory Board – 3 positions available now and 1 position available after Jun 30, 2025

• North Bethany County Service District for Roads Budget Committee – 2 positions available now and 2 positions available after Jun 30, 2025

• Park and Recreation Advisory Board–3 positions available after Jun 30, 2025

• Planning Commission – 1 position available now

• Property Value Appeals Board (formerly BoPTA)– 3 positions available now

• Public Safety Coordinating Council–1 position available now

• Rural Roads Operations and Maintenance Advisory Committee – 1 position available now

• Salary Commission – 6 positions available now

• Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee – 1 position available now

• Washington County and SDL No.1 Budget Committee –2 positions available after Jun 30, 2025

• Washington County Transit Committee– 7 positions available now

Please visit theBoards and Commissions webpage(Link is external)for detailed information about these and other boards and commissions, including member descriptions, terms of service, estimated time commitment, meeting schedules and staff contacts.

Per Board of Commissioners procedures, the County Administrative Office will solicit applications for a six-week period. The application deadline is April 15, 2025, or until filled. The Board will discuss appointments at a work session before scheduling any formal action.

Interested persons can apply online by visiting theBoards and Commissions website(Link is external).

Media Contact:
Office of Equity, Inclusion and CommunityEngagement
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