Clallam County seeks volunteers for boards, committees

Published 12:25 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2015

The Board of Clallam County Commissioners announces openings on advisory boards and committees.

Interested citizens are invited to contact the Clallam County Commissioners’ Office at 417-2233, visit their office in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles, or get the application online at www.clallam.net.

Current members with expiring terms are asked to provide a written statement by facsimile (417-2493), mail (223 E. Fourth St., Ste. 4, Port Angeles 98362), or e-mail tholden@co.clallam.wa.us.

Applications must be received by close of business, April 3.

Animal Issues Advisory Committee (5)

Serves as a liaison between the county and the contractor for animal shelter services and as an objective, fact-finding body when the board, the contractor, or the Sheriff’s Office requests the advice of the committee. Openings for a representative of District III (West End), tribal government, veterinarian, at-large and Friends of Forks Animals.

Board of Equalization (1)

The board receives appeals, holds hearings, evaluates evidence and issues determinations of the fair market value of property within the county in the case of disputes between the County Assessor and the property owner. Members are required to be U.S. citizens, residing in Clallam County for not less than two years. Opening for a representative of District I (east end).

Building Code Board of Appeals (2)

Hears and decides appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the codes adopted in Clallam County Code, Building and Construction Code.

Openings for an architect and for an alternate who must be either a general contractor, ICC certified fire marshal, fire inspector or fire plan examiner.

Carlsborg Community Advisory Council (1)

Acts as a liaison between the citizens in the Carlsborg UGA and the Board of Commissioners for gathering and analyzing information, and making recommendations regarding community and growth management issues. Opening for resident of a manufactured/mobile home park community within the Carlsborg urban growth area.

Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee (3)

Volunteers act in an advisory capacity to plan and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding programs and services for persons who have mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, other neurological impairments or developmental disabilities and their families through service contracts with provider agencies.

Homelessness Task Force (5)

The board is responsible for advising the Clallam County commissioners on various matters related to the issues regarding homelessness in Clallam County. Openings for representatives of: the law and justice system, faith community, business community, at-large and an advocate for youth issues.

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (1)

Statute requires an advisory committee to review all proposed changes to expenditures from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and to make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. There is an opening for a collector of the tax.

Noxious Weed Control Board (1)

Oversees the control and eradication of noxious weed infestations in the county.

There is an opening for a representative of Geographic Area 5 – Western coastal area including the areas around Forks, Beaver, LaPush, Bogachiel and Sappho.

Opportunity Fund Board (2)

Openings are for a representative from Commissioner II (Port Angeles) and Commissioner District III (West End).

Park and Recreation Advisory Board (2)

Assists the county in delivery of park and recreation services to its residents and visitors.

Under the direction of the Board of Commissioners through the director of Parks, Fair and Facilities, the advisory board holds public meetings as necessary, advises and assists the County in developing reasonable rules, fees, and regulations for the operation of County Parks and other recreational facilities, and reviews park acquisitions and development strategies.

Peninsula Housing Authority (2)

Board establishes policy for the public housing program including personnel, occupancy, lease, grievance, and rent collection.

The doard also selects and employs the executive director of the Authority who is responsible for day-to-day operation and carrying out board policies.

Permit Advisory Board (1)

Makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and director of the Department of Community Development for changes in the building code and permitting. There is an opening for a representative of the building trades.

Sheriff’s Citizens Advisory Committee (5)

Advisory to the Sheriff’s Office to provide an open link of communication between the sheriff and the community.

There are openings for representatives from the unincorporated area surrounding Port Angeles, Forks and unincorporated area, Quileute Tribe, Makah Tribe and Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.