Washington County seeks committed volunteers to advise them on critical community issues

Various boards, committees and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington County. Members are volunteers appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Committees themselves do not pass ordinances to establish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recommendations.

Serving on an appointed board or commission is an opportunity for Washington County residents to participate in decisions that affect them and to learn more about how local government works. In many cases, members must be residents of Washington County.

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 approaching deadlines. The application deadline is March 12, 2024, or open until filled. For more information on how to apply, please visit the Boards and Commissions webpage.

Notable transportation related positions include...

Enhanced Sheriff Patrol District/Urban Road Maintenance District Budget Committee (ESPD/URMD) – 1 position available now

Description: Reviews the proposed budget developed for the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District and the Urban Road Maintenance District in unincorporated Washington County.
Member Description: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. The five residents must live within the ESPD boundaries.
Term: 3 years
Time Commitment: Approximately one two-hour meeting in April and two two-hour meetings in May that total 6-8 hours; additional meetings may be added.
Meetings: One two-hour evening meeting in mid-April as budget committee orientation, a two-hour evening meeting in mid-May to receive the proposed budget and a two-hour evening meeting in late May to approve the budget. There are some years when additional meeting(s) with the Budget Committee take place prior to the May meetings. These meetings are publicly noticed.
Contact: Greg Munn, (503) 846-8756

Rural Roads Operations and Maintenance Advisory Committee (RROMAC) – 1 position available now
Description: RROMAC studies rural road operations and maintenance concerns in Washington County, works with County staff to develop program and funding alternatives and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
Member Description: Nine members who reside or have business interests in the county, all of whom serve as regular members and are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. In addition, there are two ex-officio members: one Commissioner appointed by the Board of Commissioners and the Land Use and Transportation (LUT) Operations Division Manager. Members represent different groups with an interest in rural roads.
Term: 4 years
Time Commitment: Two hours per month
Meetings: Fourth Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
Contact: Sherri Grey, (503) 846-7615

Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee (URMDAC) – 2 positions available now
Description: URMDAC advises the Board and staff on matters related to road maintenance provided by the Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD). URMDAC reviews and makes recommendations regarding URMD's level of service and annual work program, assists in evaluating the cost effectiveness and efficiency of URMD, assists in informing URMD activities and advises on continuation of URMD and/or other long-range funding opportunities for road maintenance.
Member Description: URMDAC is comprised of ten (10) residents of the URMD, all of whom serve as regular members and are appointed by the Board. In addition, there are two ex-officio members: one Commissioner appointed by the Board of Commissioners and the LUT Operations Division Manager. Members represent different groups with an interest in roads within the URMD.
Term: 4 Years
Time Commitment: Two hours per month
Meetings: Third Wednesday, 3:45 p.m.
Contact: Sherri Grey, (503) 846-7615

View all the open positions here:
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