Clean Water Services’ Board of Directors is seeking applications from individuals to serve a three-year term on its Clean Water Advisory Commission (CWAC). There are two vacancies on the Commission. One vacancy is for an environmental representative and the second vacancy is for an agricultural representative. Applicants for these vacancies must live in Washington County or conduct business within Clean Water Services’ boundaries which include all areas within the urban growth boundary in Washington County as well as the Cities of North Plains, Banks and Gaston.

 The purpose of the 15-member CWAC is to review and discuss major policy issues and programs related to the management of water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. Clean Water Services’ Board of Directors also serves as the Washington County Commissioners. Meetings are generally held on the evening of the third Wednesday of each month and typically run two hours. Commission applications are available on Clean Water Services’ website at www.cleanwaterservices.org or at the District’s main office at 2550 SW Hillsboro Highway, Hillsboro. Citizens interested in applying for CWAC are encouraged to contact Mark Jockers at (503) 681-4450. Applications will be accepted through November 15, 2010 or until the positions are filled.

Clean Water Services is a water resource management utility for more than 520,000 people in urban Washington County and small portions of Multnomah County, Clackamas County, Lake Oswego, and Portland. Clean Water Services operates four wastewater treatment facilities, constructs and maintains flood management and water quality projects, and manages flow in the Tualatin River to improve water quality and protect fish habitat. Although Clean Water Services maintains a close working relationship with Washington County government, it is a separately managed and financed public utility.

 
 
The following county budget committees are seeking applications for new members:

County Budget Committee  (Three current vacancies – District 1, District 3, At-Large positions.) 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 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: Three years.

Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District Budget Committee (One current vacancy, not appointed by commissioner district.) Reviews the proposed budget developed for the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District (ESPD) in urban unincorporated

Washington County.

Membership: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. Each county commissioner is

allocated an appointment. The five residents must live in the ESPD.

Time Commitment: One to two hours in May.

Meeting Times: One meeting each May.

Term Length: Three years.

Urban Road Maintenance District Budget Committee (One current vacancy, not appointed by commissioner district.) Reviews the proposed budget developed for the Urban Road Maintenance District (UMRD) in urban unincorporated Washington County.

 *Membership: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. Each county commissioner is allocated an appointment. The five residents must live in the URMD.

* Time Commitment: One to two hours in May.

* Meeting Times: One meeting each May.

* Term Length: Three years.

The application deadline is January 5, 2011, or open until 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 Boards and Commission 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.

For more information contact: Mary Gruss, Finance Office (503) 846-8811, mary_gruss@co.washington.or.us

 
 
Have you been wondering how becoming a city or being annexed might impact our community's service levels and costs?  A City By Choice has been too.  That's why you are invited to attend a community forum on April 12th at 7:00 PM to learn with us as our local service providers answer and discuss the following questions:

  • What services does your service district provide presently?
  • How is your service district funded? What is the present cost? and forecast costs?
  • What affect would the proposed new city have on your services and/or service levels?
  • What affect would annexation have on your services and/or service levels? Annexed to Beaverton? Annexed to Hillsboro?
To help answer these questions and more, the following service provider representatives will be in attendance:
  1. Hal Bergsma, Director of Planning of Tualatin Hills Park n Rec District
  2. Greg DiLoreto, General Manager, Tualatin Valley Water District
  3. Cassandra Ulven, Government Affairs Officer, Tualatin Valley Fire n Rescue
  4. David Hepp, Undersheriff, Washington County Sheriff
  5. Clean Water Services, Nora Curtis, Conveyance Dept Director

Again, the forum will be held on April 12th at 7:00 PM at 15220 NW Laidlaw Road, Suite 200 in Bethany Village, above Huntington Learning Center, lot entrance off Laidlaw Rd.