More than 30 citizen advisory committees and boards help shape Clark County's future. From vegetation management to traffic safety, these groups advise county departments and the Board of Clark County Commissioners.
If you're interested in serving on a committee or board, write to Jennifer Clark in the Clark County Board of Commissioner's office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver WA 98666-5000 or boardcom@clark.wa.gov. Indicate the committee or board you are interested in.
If you're not selected right away, remember that many people apply and that there are not always openings available. The county keeps all letters of application on file and reviews them whenever there is an opening.
Meeting times are subject to change. Contact staff for information. All board members are appointed by the Clark County Board of Commissioners unless otherwise indicated.
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Animal Control Advisory Board
Recommends modifications to animal control ordinances and policies. Reviews spay/neuter grant applications and recommends disbursement of grant funds. Makes determinations on appeals to notices of violation of minor offenses.
- Members - 10
- Meetings - Fourth Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Conference Room 678, Vancouver. There are no meetings in November or December. Meetings may be cancelled when there is not a quorum, or nothing significant on the agenda.
- Contact - Paul Scarpelli, (360) 397-2375 ext. 4705
Assessor Advisory Committee
Serves in an advisory capacity to Assessor in implementing assessment guidelines as established by the Department of Revenue.
- Members - 6
- Meetings - As needed
- Contact - George Simpson, Assessment & GIS, (360) 397-2092 ext. 4547
Assessor Farm Advisory Committee
Advises the Assessor in implementing the guidelines for the assessment of open space, farm, agricultural, and timber land classified under chapter 84.34 RCW.
- Members - 5 members representing the county's active farm community. Members serve a one-year term. Recommended by the Assessor and appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
- Meetings - Annual
- Contact - Dennis Schodt, Assessment & GIS, (360) 397-2092 ext. 4628
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Bicycle Advisory Committee
Bike related issues, development reviews and comments on road project impacts
- Members - Various
- Meetings - Third Tuesday each month, 6 p.m., 1300 Franklin St., 4th Floor, Vancouver
- Contact - Laurie Lebowsky , Community Planning, (360) 397-2280 ext. 4544
Board of Equalization
Hears and decides appeals concerning real and personal property valuations made by the Department of Assessment. In addition, "The Board may review all claims for either real or personal property tax exemption as determined by the county assessor and shall consider any taxpayer appeals from the decision of the assessor thereon to determine (1) if the taxpayer is entitled to an exemption, and (2) if so, the amount there of. "RCW 84,48,010 Reviewed exemptions include; senior citizen/disabled persons exemptions; home improvement exemptions; historic property; forest land exemptions; current use exemptions; destroyed property exemptions; and other claims for either real or personal property tax exemptions or deferrals. The Board also has the jurisdiction to equalize property values on its own initiative in accordance with WAC 458-14-046.
- Members - 5
- Meetings - Convenes on July 15 of each assessment year and continues in session as authorized by the State Department of Revenue during regular office hours until all taxpayer appeals are heard or otherwise resolved. Hearings are usually conducted at 500 West 8th St., Suite 19, Vancouver.
- Contact - Darren Wertz, (360) 397-2337
Building Code Board of Appeals
Hears appeals of decisions of the county Building Division regarding the International Building Code and the Residential Code.
- Members - 7
- Meetings - As needed
- Contact - Jim Muir, Community Development, (360) 397-2375 ext. 2470
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Citizens ADA Advisory Committee
Examines and surveys county facilities and programs to ensure all citizens, including citizens with disabilities, have access to county programs, services and activities.
- Members: 6
- Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month 1:30 - 2:30 PM Dragonfly Cafe, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Facility surveys are scheduled on an as needed basis.
- Contact: Tim McVicker, Risk Management, (360) 397-2025
Camp Bonneville Advisory Group
Supports community outreach and public participation during Camp Bonneville cleanup and discussion about future use of the site as a regional park.
- Members: 13
- Meetings: Quarterly from 6-8 p.m.at various locations announced in advance on the project website www.campbonneville.org.
- Contact: Jerry Barnett, Public Works, (360) 397-6118 ext. 4969
City/County Telecommunications Commission
As an advisory capacity to the board of county commissioners and the city council on matters related to cable television franchising. The commission establishes rules and regulations for cable television franchises and monitors compliance with franchise agreements.
- Members - 8-4
- Meetings - Quarterly on Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Vancouver City Council Chambers, 210 East 13th St., Vancouver
- Contact - Donna Mason, City/County Cable Television Office, (360) 696-8233 ext. 8042
Clark County Youth Commission
Provides a youth perspective to the work of the board of commissioners and departments while developing skills in leadership, civic engagement, public speaking and shaping public policy. The Youth Commission advises, makes recommendations to, and informs Clark County about issues important to our community, issues important to youth, and advocates effective youth - adult partnerships.
- Members - 32
- Meetings - First and third Thursday of each month, 6:45 p.m., Clark County Youth House, 1112 Columbia, Vancouver
- Contact - Elizabeth Hill, (360) 397-2130
Clean Water Commission
Advises and make recommendations on the Clean Water Program's service levels, financing, and policies specific to protecting surface water and groundwater from the adverse impacts of stormwater.
- Members - 9
- Meetings - First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., sixth-floor hearing room, Vancouver
- Contact - Earl Rowell and Bobbi Trusty, Public Works, (360) 397-6118 ext. 5268
Columbia River Gorge Commission
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act authorizes creation of an economic development program in the gorge area.
- Members - 13, 1 commissioners is appointed by the Board of Clark County Commissioners
- Meetings - Second Tuesday of each month. Meeting times and locations vary.
- Contact - (509) 493-3323
Community Action Advisory Board
Serves in an advisory capacity to commissioners on matters pertaining to causes and consequences of poverty. Acts as an advocate for low-income citizens in promoting institutional and community changes which remove barriers to self-sufficiency.
- Members - 9
- Meetings - Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. , Vancouver
- Contact - Karen Evans, Community Services, (360) 397-2130
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Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Clark County Commissioners on matters pertaining to planning, coordination, administration, program development and financing for DD programs.
- Members - 10
- Meetings - First Wednesday of every other month, 5 p.m., Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., sixth-floor training room, Vancouver
- Contact - Mary Strehlow, Community Services, (360) 397-2130
Development Engineering Advisory Board
Serves as a procedural step in reviewing new policy and code changes and to work with the Public Works Development Engineering Program.
- Members - 7
- Meetings - First Thursday of each month at the Public Service Center , 1300 Franklin St., 6th Floor, Vancouver
- Contact - Sue Stepan, Development Engineering Program Manager, (360) 397-6118
Disability Board
Establishes rules and procedures and administrative policies regarding the conduct of business of the Clark County Disability Board in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of RCW 41.26 (Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Retirement System Act)..
- Members - 5
- One member from the County legislative body selected by the County legislative body (County Commissioner)
- An active or retired fire fighter elected by the LEOFF I active or retired fire fighters;
- An active or retired law enforcement officer elected by the LEOFF I active or retired law enforcement officers;
- One member from the public at large who resides within the county to be appointed by the other four members of the Disability Board;
- One member of a city or town legislative body, selected by a majority of mayors of such cities and towns located within the County, which city or town does not contain a Disability Board (Small city legislative member).
- The Board also has a legal advisor, who attends these meetings.
- Meetings - Second Thursday of each month, 1:15 p.m., 1300 Franklin St., 5th Floor, Vancouver
- Contact - Maria Vergis, Human Resources, (360) 397-2456
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Emergency Medical Service Administrative Board
Administers the competitive process for procuring ambulance service in Clark County EMS District #2 and carries out the ongoing ambulance contract performance oversight on behalf of the participating jurisdictions.
- Members - 5
- Meetings - Third Tuesday of pre-scheduled month, (January, February, May, June September, October, November) 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Clark County Public Service center, 1300 Franklin St., sixth-floor training room, Vancouver
- Contact - Doug Smith-Lee, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency, (360) 737-1911
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Fairgrounds Site Management Group
Vested with the authority to manage Event Center properties
- Members - 5
- Meetings - First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 a.m., The location varies.
- Contact - Mark McCauley, General Services, (360) 397-2323, ext. 4960
Fire Code Board of Appeals
Determines suitability of alternate materials and types of construction to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the International Fire Code.
- Members - 6
- Meetings - As needed
- Contact - Jon Dunaway, Fire Marshal, (360) 397-2186 ext. 3324
Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board
Responsible for policy that ensures quality library services for all individuals and ensures broad access to information for the people it serves.
- Members - 7 members jointly appointed by the Clark, Skamania and Klickitat County Commissioners. The board consists of one member each from Skamania and Klickitat Counties and five members from Clark County. Two of the Clark County members are recommended by the Vancouver City Council.
- Meetings - Second Monday of each month. Location and times vary.
- Contact - Bruce Ziegman, Executive Director, (360) 695-1561
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Historic Preservation Commission
This is an historical local review board with the following focus: review applications for tax valuation, maintain the local historic register, identify historic/landmark buildings and sites, and facilitate the process to nominate properties to the national historic register.
- Members - 5
- Meetings - First Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. General O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Officer's Row, Vancouver
- Contact - Jacqui Kamp, Community Planning, (360) 397-2280 ext. 4913
Historical Promotion Grants Program Advisory Committee
Serves in an advisory capacity to commissioners to promote historical preservation and historic programs in Clark County in order to increase knowledge, educate, and better preserve, exhibit, and interpret historical collections.
- Members - 7
- Contact - Troy Rayburn, Sr. Policy Analyst, (360) 397-2232
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Jail Industry Advisory Board
Oversees and makes recommendations to the Sheriff's Office regarding current and future Jail Industry program.
- Members - 8
- Meetings - Monthly as scheduled or as determined by the Board. Location varies.
- Contact - Officer Dean Muth, Sheriff's Office, (360) 397-6490
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Law and Justice Council
Develops a community corrections plan for local and state correctional services in the county
- Members - 23
- Meetings - Second Thursday each month. Meeting times and locations vary.
- Contact - Linda Lisenfelder, Sheriff's Office, (360) 397-2366
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Mental Health Advisory Board
Serves in advisory capacity to Board of Commissioners and as an advocate for mental health services.
- Members - 13
- Meetings - Public meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Bldg. 17, Conference Room C210 B-C, Vancouver
- Contact - Connie Mom-Chhing, Regional Support Network Administrator, Community Services, (360 397-2130 ext. 7838
Mosquito Control District Board
Has authority to perform operations to control mosquitoes
- Members - 10
- Meetings - Meets quarterly in February, May, August, and November, 7:00 p.m., second Tuesday of the month, Clark County Mosquito Control District, 8115 NE St. John's Bvld., Vancouver
- Contact - Jonnie Hyde, Administrator, Joanne Roberts, Public Health, (360) 397-8444
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North Country Emergency Medical Administrative Board
Makes recommendations pertaining to operations of North Country Emergency Medical Services.
- Members - 9, 1 county representative (Commissioner) and alternate staff (County Administrator)
- Meetings - Bi-monthly, fourth Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., Station One, 404 South Parcel, Yacolt.
- Contact - Tom McDowell, North Country EMS, (360) 686-3271
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Advises staff, city council and county commissioners on parks and recreation-related needs, plans, programs, open space and facilities.
- Members - 13, 5 city appointed, 5 county appointed, 2 school district liaisons (1 each from Vancouver & Evergreen School Districts), 1 parks foundation liaison
- Meetings - Third Friday of each month, noon to 3:00 p.m. Locations vary.
- Contact - Linda Clifton, Liaison/Support, linda.clifton@ci.vancouver.wa.us, (360) 619-1110
Planning Commission
Serves as advisory board to commissioners on matters related to physical development of county.
- Members - 7
- Meetings - Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., 1300 Franklin St., 6th Floor, Vancouver
- Contact - Sonja Wiser, Community Development, (360) 397-2375 ext. 4105
Plumbing Code Board of Appeals
Hears appeals and makes decisions when someone wants to deviate from the Uniform Plumbing Code and International Mechanical Code.
- Members - 7
- Meetings - As needed
- Contact - Jim Muir, Community Development, (360) 397-2375 ext. 2470
Portland International Airport Citizen Noise Advisory Committee
Acts on behalf of local jurisdictions as official forum to address community noise concerns; monitors implementation of current Portland International Airport noise plan; reviews airport noise issues and provides advice on issue resolution and follow-up action; develops ideas and recommends proposals for consideration in the future airport noise plans; participates on advisory committees involved in long-range airport facilities and capital improvement planning; enhances citizen understanding of airport noise management through work of the advisory committee as a whole.
- Members - 15
- Meetings - Second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. in Commission room, 121 NW Everett, Portland, OR
- Contact - Lise Glancy, Port of Portland, (503) 460-4018
Public Health Advisory Board
Representing a variety of professional, medical, and community perspectives, council members provide recommendations on public health issues and priorities to the county commissioners, who also serve as the Board of Health.
- Members - 20
- Meetings -Third Tuesday of each month, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Building 17, 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms B and C, Vancouver
- Contact - Julie Grimm, Public Health, (360) 397-8477
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Railroad Advisory Board
Studies ways to improve the economic stability of the railway along with exploration of recreational opportunities and other types of uses.
- Members - 15
- Meetings - Second Monday of each month, 4 - 5:30 p.m., 1300 Franklin St., 6th Floor, Vancouver
- Contact - Fred Abraham, General Services, (360) 397-2323
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Solid Waste Advisory Commission
Advises Commissioners on all areas of solid waste programs, i.e., recycling, recovery of solid waste resources
- Members - 9
- Meetings - First Thursday of each month, 6 p.m., 1408 Franklin St., Auto License Conference Room, Vancouver
- Contact - Anita Largent, Public Works, (360) 397-6118 ext. 4484
Substance Abuse Advisory Board
Advises and makes recommendations to Commissioners relating to alcohol and drug abuse services
- Members - 11
- Meetings - Third Tuesday of each month, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Bldg. 17, Conference Room A, Vancouver
- Contact - Cyndi Smith, Community Services, (360) 397-2130 ext. 7835
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Transportation Improvement Program Involvement Team (TIPIT)
Assists Clark County in developing its Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
- Members - 18
- Meetings - As needed
- Contact - Susan Wilson, Transportation Programming, (360) 397-6118 ext. 4330
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Urban County Policy Board
Provides commissioners with CDBG funding recommendations, adopts procedures and criteria for allocation, and ensures county-wide benefit of CDBG funds to low and moderate income populations
- Members - All city mayors (with the exception of Vancouver) and one Clark County commissioner
- Meetings - Second Friday of each month, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Building 17, Vancouver
- Contact - Pete Munroe, Community Services, (360) 397-2130
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Vegetation Management Board
Controls noxious weeds within the boundaries of Clark County in accordance with state law (RCW 17.10) and associated rules, regulations and laws
- Members - 5 (elected by district)
- Meetings - First Monday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (if the Monday is a county holiday--the meeting is held the following Monday.) 11104 NE 149th Street, Building C, Suite 200, Brush Prairie. No meetings August, November, December, and January.
- Contact - Phil Burgess, Environmental Services, (360) 397-6140, weed.management@clark.wa.gov
