Whatcom County Boards & Commissions Vacancies
January 29, 2010
The County Council makes appointments. All members must be registered voters, residents of Whatcom County and, if applicable, reside in the area they represent. Members serve without compensation unless otherwise noted. Applications are available in the Council Office, Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 105, Bellingham. More information is available on the web at: http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/boards/boardsapplication.pdf or phone at 360-676-6690.
ADDRESS AND ROAD NAME CITIZEN APPEALS COMMITTEE
3 Vacancies – The committee considers and decides appeals of address numbering, road name assignments and corrections, by reviewing appeals. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month. Three-year term.
BIRCH BAY SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1 Vacancy - Members must have a direct interest in the Shellfish Protection District. Duties are to advise the County Council on the proposed actions and operations relating to the restoration of water quality in the Birch Bay Shellfish Protection District. Meetings third Wednesday every two or three months.
WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Any person interested in serving on the advisory committee may be appointed by the board of supervisors to a list of alternate members for a period of six years. Alternate members shall be notified of each meeting of the advisory committee and encouraged to attend when possible. Committee assists and makes recommendations to the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors in performing flood damage repairs, maintenance and improvements, and minimizing future flood damage through prevention and management on the Nooksack River, its watershed and the other watersheds within Whatcom County. Meets monthly or as needed.
HORTICULTURE PEST AND DISEASE BOARD
3 Vacancies – The Board assists Whatcom County to effectively control and prevent the spread of horticultural pests and diseases. One member shall have at least a practical knowledge of horticultural pests and diseases and the other members shall be residents of the county, shall own land within the county and shall be engaged in the primary and commercial production of a horticultural product or products, one of whom shall be engaged in the production of certified organic produce, if available. Two-year term.
NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD
1 Vacancy – in District 2.
The Board promotes education of the public concerning management of listed noxious weeds such as tansy ragwort, knapweed, purple loosestrife, knotweed and their impacts on natural resources. Four of the five members must be engaged in agricultural production. Must reside in the represented district and have ten signatures from registered voters in that district. Members receive mileage reimbursement for meetings. Four-year terms. Please call the Weed Board Coordinator at 715-7470 for more information. Applications should be sent to the Whatcom County Noxious Weed Board, 901 W. Smith Road, Bellingham WA 98226.
OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1 Vacancy - Committee represents the active farming community within the county to serve in an advisory capacity to the county assessor; in implementing assessment guidelines as established by the department of revenue for the assessment of open space, farms and agricultural lands, and timber lands. Four-year term.
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
1 Vacancy – Representing District 2, position is filling a partial term ending 12/31/2012 - Applicants must reside in Council District they represent. Duties include assisting the Planning & Development Services Department in carrying out its duties, including assisting in the updating and execution of the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission makes findings and conclusions to the Planning and Development Department and the County Council. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. Four-year terms. Whatcom County Council will fill this vacancy at its February 23, 2010, meeting, or at a later date. Applications are available in the Council Office, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, and at www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council. Meetings are in the Council Chambers, same address, at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise announced. People with special needs or disabilities who will be attending this meeting are asked to please contact our office (676-6690, 384-6637, 800-676-6757 or TDD 738-4555) at least 96 hours in advance, so that we may make any needed accommodations. If interpretive services or transportation is needed, please call more than two days ahead of time.
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
4 Vacancies - 1 – representing Citizen group,1 representing Business/Industry group –1 representing Solid Waste Disposal Facility, 1 representing Public Interest Group.
No two representatives can be from the same company or public interest group.This committee provides ongoing public input and advice to Whatcom County on
solid waste management issues. Three year term. This Committee generally meets the last Thursday of the month.
SURFACE MINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
5 Vacancies - 1 Position – Civil or Geo-technical engineer with no direct or indirect financial business ties to the industry, 1 Position – Ecologist, 1 Position - Environmental consultant, 1 Position – Geologist, 1 Position - Representative of potable domestic groundwater supply. Committee advises the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Department and the Whatcom County Council on implementing a surface mining regulatory program consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Two-year term.
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