Advisory Committee Vacancies

COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS

Advisory Committee Application Form

Equity Program Advisory Board Interest Form

Planning Commission Advisory Committee Application Form

Independent Redistricting Committee Application

Statement of Economic Interest

Advisory Committee application forms and committee vacancy notices are also available in the Board of Commissioners office of the Public Service Building, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene.

EQUITY PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD

DATE: March 8, 2024

CONTACT: Cameron Pietila, Administrative Support Assistant, 541-682-4203

QUESTIONS REGARDING EPAB: Shayna Higashi, Equity Program Analyst, 541-780-5105 

The Lane County Equity Program is seeking applications from community members interested in serving on the re-established Equity Program Advisory Board (EPAB), which is formerly known as the Equity and Access Advisory Board (EAAB). The committee collaborates with the County Administrator and the Equity Program on the adoption and implementation of the three-year equity strategic plan.

EQUITY PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD (EPAB): Has the purpose of collaborating with the County Administrator and the Equity Program. Its primary goal is to collaborate on the adoption and implementation of the 2024-2027 Equity Strategic Plan. Moreover, this board plays a crucial role in bridging the community with the County's equity initiatives.

MEETINGS: At least quarterly, or as needed and as determined by the advisory group.

MEMBERSHIP: Members must live within the geographical boundaries of Lane County. The group range will be between five (5) to eleven (11) members, with the aim of having at least one representative per district as determined by the most up to date district maps. Additionally, the committee membership shall include at least two (2) designated alternates. 

VACANCIES: Up to Eleven (11).

TERM:  Each member has the opportunity to choose their term duration of 1-3 years.  Members will select their term duration and if they wish to serve as a board member (voting member) or as an alternate (non-voting member). Members of the board and alternates are eligible to serve for a cumulative period of up to 6 years, whether continuously or intermittently.

OTHER MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: There will be two types of members who can be a part of the EPAB. Those are voting members and alternate members.

Voting Members: Voting members are individuals who make up the voting membership of the EPAB. These individuals make up the board’s quorum, vote on any EPAB matters, and can hold officer positions.

Alternate Members: Alternate members are individuals who attend meetings, can provide questions or insight within regular or special meetings, but do not hold voting rights and cannot hold officer positions. If there are any vacancies of the EPAB, alternate members will have first right of refusal to fill the position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Interest Forms will remain open for 45 days and will close on Monday, 04/22/2024 at 5:00pm.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: Interest Forms are available online and at the Board of Commissioners' Office located at the Lane County Public Service Building, 2nd Floor, 125 E. 8th Avenue in Eugene. For questions, please email [email protected]

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY / LOCAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG PLANNING COMMITTEE

DATE:             Tuesday, January 23rd

CONTACT:    Marie Guerrera, (541) 214-8764


The Lane County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving on the Lane County Mental Health Advisory/Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (MHA/LADPC). Committee members’ responsibilities, in addition to serving on the MHA/LADPC, may include serving on a steering committee and will require two daytime meetings per month. People with interest, background, and/or lived experience in mental health, developmental disabilities, and addiction issues are encouraged to apply.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY/LOCAL ALCOHOL & DRUG PLANNING COMMITTEE: Advises the Board of Commissioners and Health & Human Services Department on matters relating to mental health, developmental disabilities, and addiction issues in Lane County by reviewing major policies of the community mental health program and makes recommendations to the Director and assists in identifying needs and priorities.

MEETING SCHEDULE: Monthly, third Wednesday of the month at 2:30p.m. – 4:30p.m. In addition, the successful applicant may also volunteer to serve on the MHA/LADPC steering subcommittee which will entail attendance at that meeting one or two times per month.

VACANCIES: One (1) lay-member position representative of the community with a specific interest and knowledge in mental health, developmental disabilities, and/or addictions issues is open currently.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Eighteen month completed term, eligible for potential re-appointment to an additional four-year term per the bylaws.

MEMBERSHIP: Fifteen (15).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 23rd at 2:30 p.m.

People representing the diversity of our community are encouraged to apply, including people who live in rural Lane County. Accommodations can be made for people to attend this meeting by telephone or virtually if travel to Eugene is a barrier. Applications are available online at www.lanecounty.org/volunteer and in the Board of Commissioners' Office located on the 2nd floor of the Public Service Building, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene.

To request an application by mail, please call 541-682-4203.

Applications can be submitted via mail or in person to Lane County Administration, Public Service Building, 125 E 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401, or via email to [email protected]. If applying via email, please put “Advisory Committee” in the subject line.

COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL

SUBJECT:  Community Health Council

 

CONTACT: Rochelle Black, 541-682-4161            

 

The Lane County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving on the Community Health Council.  The committee advises the Board of Commissioners on topics and issues related to the Community Health Centers of Lane County, a Federally Qualified Health Center, and also serves as the governing board for the Health Centers.  Details about the Council and its composition, meeting schedule and the requirements for service on the Council follow:

 

COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL: Provides assistance and advice to the Board of Commissioners and the Health & Human Services (H&HS) Department's Community Health Centers of Lane County (CHCLC) in promoting its mission to provide comprehensive health care that is quality-driven, affordable and culturally competent to the people of Lane County. The Community Health Council will provide input and feedback to generally advise the development, implementation and evaluation of CHCLC programs, including but not limited to all programs funded through the Federal Bureau of Primary Health Care Grant(s). This may include providing feedback and advice regarding the health care needs of Lane County residents. One goal of the Community Health Council is to review marketplace trends and to provide assistance and advice which reflect the economic realities of the marketplace. The Council works with the H&HS/CHCLC's management team and with community leaders to actively engage in long-term strategic planning to build sustainability for the centers.

 

MEMBERSHIP:  The Council has a membership range of 9 to 15.


MEETING SCHEDULE
:  Monthly.  The Council meets the third Tuesday of every month from 5:15-7:00 p.m. at the Delta Oaks Clinic at 1022 Green Acres Road in Eugene.  This meeting location is convenient to bus routes.  Meals are provided and stipends are available to offset transportation and other costs which may be associated with meeting attendance.

 

VACANCY:  The Council is seeking up to five consumer members.  To qualify as a consumer, the candidate must be a current registered patient of the Community Health Centers of Lane County and must have accessed services at any of the Health Center locations within the past twenty four months.  Lane County is particularly interested in attracting consumer members who can represent those who utilize mental health services and/or those who utilize pediatric services.  A legal guardian of a consumer who is a dependent child or adult, or a legal sponsor of an immigrant may also be considered a consumer. In an effort to ensure the Council is representative of the community at large, Lane County is also interested in attracting consumer members who live in Commissioner District 1 (West Lane County), Commissioner District 4 (North Eugene) and Commissioner District 5 (East Lane County).

 

TERM: Four (4) year terms with a limit of two (2) consecutive terms of membership.  When vacancies occur during the unexpired term of a member, the Council may nominate a new member to the Board of Commissioners for consideration for appointment for the duration of the term.  Such appointees shall serve as members of the Council until the end of the terms of the outgoing members, except in the case of vacancies occurring within the last 6 months of a term, which shall be for the remaining term of the vacancy plus 4 years.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled.

ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DATE: February 26, 2024

CONTACT: Michael Johns, General Services Division Manager, 541-682-8583

The Lane County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving on the committee listed below. This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Commissioners on a wide variety of topics and issues. Details about the Committee and its meeting schedule and specific duties are included for your information.

ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE: It shall be the responsibility of the Lane County Animal Services Advisory Committee to assess the adequacy of current Animal Service operations and recommend opportunities for program improvements to the Board of County Commissioners. Committee serves as liaison group in representing the concerns of the community with regard to animal welfare to the Board of Commissioners and representing Board decisions to the community.

MEETINGS: This Committee shall hold its regular meetings on the second Monday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lane County Public Works Customer Service Center located at 3050 Delta Highway North, Eugene, Oregon.

MEMBERSHIP: Seven (7).

VACANCIES: One (1)

GEOGRAPHIC MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: District 4, At-Large

The Board will make a reasonable attempt to select voting membership from different geographic areas of the County.

OTHER MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with ORS Chapter 244, no Committee member shall participate in a decision in which the member has a private pecuniary interest. Affected members shall disqualify themselves from participation by written notification to the Board of County Commissioners as mandated by ORS 244.210. A disqualified member shall not be considered as being present for the purpose of determining whether a majority vote has been cast.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Applications are available online and in the Board of Commissioners' Office located at the Lane County Public Service Building, 125 E. 8th Avenue in Eugene or at the Lane County Public Works Customer Service Center at 3050 N. Delta Highway.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: Hard copy applications can be turned in at the Lane County Public Works Customer Service Center at 3050 North Delta Highway, Eugene, between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm. Online applications can be emailed to: [email protected]