Meeting times are subject to change. Contact staff for information. All board members are appointed by the Board of Clark County Commissioners unless otherwise indicated.
A-Z listing
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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 -
Quarterly; January, April, July, and October at 6:30 p.m., location to be determined. Meetings may be cancelled when there is not a quorum or nothing significant on the agenda.
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Contact - Paul Scarpelli, (360) 397-2375 ext. 4705
The primary purpose of the Arts Commission is to promote and support the arts in Clark County. The 11-member commission will work to promote awareness of the arts, expand accessibility to art in public places, and support collaboration among arts patrons, artists, the business community, service groups and cultural organizations. It also will support local artists and arts groups in their efforts to secure grants and other financing, and celebrate the creative talents and diverse skills of Clark County residents. View the Arts Commission's Mission Statement, Bylaws, and Conflict of Interest policy.
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
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Bike related issues, development reviews and comments on road project impacts
- Members - 13
- Meetings - Fourth Tuesday each month, 6 p.m., Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Conference Room 210C, Vancouver
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Contact - Laurie Lebowsky , Community Planning, (360) 397-2280 ext. 4544
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
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Supports community outreach and public participation during Camp Bonneville cleanup and discussion about future use of the site as a regional park.
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 are appointed by the County
- Meetings - Quarterly on Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Vancouver City Council Chambers, 210 East 13th St., Vancouver
- Contact - Jim Demmon, City/County Cable Television Office, (360) 487-8702
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
Advises and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the focus of SWMP, effectiveness of the SWMP, program service levels, financing, and policies on surface and stormwater issues.
- 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
- Meeting notes
- Contact - Earl Rowell, Environmental Services (360) 397-2121 ext. 4580
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
Charged with providing leadership in addressing the ever changing needs of the aging population as they relate to county-wide service delivery including, but not limited to, transportation and mobility, housing, healthy community, supportive services, and community engagement.
- Members - 9
- Meetings -
Monthly; Third Tuesday each month, sixth-floor training room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Meetings may be cancelled when there is not a quorum.
- Meeting agendas and notes
- Contact -
Colete Anderson, Community Planning, (360) 397-2280 ext. 4516
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
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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., Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite C210. Vancouver
- Contact - Mary Strehlow, Community Services, (360) 397-2130
Works with Community Development, Public Works, and Environmental Services staff to review development-related process improvements, proposed code revisions, and development fee strategies.
- Members - 9
- Meetings - Generally First Thursday of each month (2:30 - 4:30 p.m.) at the Public Service Center , 1300 Franklin St., 6th Floor, Vancouver
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Contact - Sue Stepan, Development Engineering Program Manager, (360) 397-6118 ext. 4064
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
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Vested with the authority to manage Event Center properties
- Members - 5
- Meetings - First Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m., The location varies.
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- 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
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.
- Meeting agenda and minutes
- Contact - Bruce Ziegman, Executive Director, (360) 695-1561
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
- Meeting agendas and notes
- 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 - Kelly Sills, Economic Development Manager, (360) 397-2232
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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 - Commander Bishop, Sheriff's Office, (360) 397-2211
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Law and Justice Council
Develops a community corrections plan for local and state correctional services in the county
- Members - 26
- Meetings - Second Thursday each month. Meeting times and locations vary.
- Contact - Tina Redline, BOCC, (360) 397-2232
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Contact - Deborah Aultman-Keirn, (360) 397-8241
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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.
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Contact - Linda Clifton, Liaison/Support, linda.clifton@ci.vancouver.wa.us, (360) 487-8310.
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
- Meeting agendas and notes
- Contact - Marilee McCall, Community Planning, (360) 397-2280 ext. 4558
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
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
- Meeting summaries
- Contact - Lise Glancy, Port of Portland, (503) 460-4018
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 - 18
- 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
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Contact - Mark McCauley, General Services Director, (360) 397-2323
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
- Meeting agenda and minutes
- Contact - Anita Largent, Environmental Services, (360) 397-6118 ext. 4484
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
- Meeting agenda and minutes
- Contact - Cyndi Smith, Community Services, (360) 397-2130 ext. 7835
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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 - Kevin Tyler, Environmental Services, (360) 397-6140, weed.management@clark.wa.gov
The Veterans Resource Committee oversees the Clark County Veteran's Relief Fund which provides emergency relief for the area's indigent veterans.
- Members - The committee consists of nationally recognized veterans organizations in Clark County and veterans from the community. The majority of the members must be representatives from service organization; however veterans may join as a Member-At-Large if voted in by the committee. Service organizations and members-at-large must renew their Letter of Appointment each year in the month of October.
- Meetings - Fourth Wednesday of each month, 2:00 pm., Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Conference Room 679, Vancouver.
- Meeting minutes
- Contact - Samantha Whitley, (360) 397-2075 ext. 7842
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