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Clackamas County Commissioners are seeking interested residents to serve on county Advisory Boards and Commissions (ABCs). These ABCs offer residents the opportunity to become very involved in specific activities and the goals of Clackamas County.
Individuals interested in this opportunity can apply online or via a paper form that can be obtained from the Public & Government Affairs Department by calling 503-655-8751.
Aging Services Advisory Council
The Clackamas County Aging Services Advisory Council is committed to ensuring that Council membership reflects the diversity of Clackamas County residents. The Council actively seeks members from all regions of the county, all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations and cultures. The lived experience of council members is valued, including but not limited to experience living with a low income, being housing insecure, transit dependent, socially isolated, living with a disability, and being a caregiver. Members are encouraged to bring their lived experience to the Council discussions while considering the best way forward for all Clackamas County seniors.
The Council advises county agencies on matters that impact seniors and disabled persons. Council members participate in the evaluation of various aging related programs in the county, including senior centers, caregiving services, health issues, and volunteering opportunities. It meets the third Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon, except July and August.
The Council has eight openings serving three-year terms.
The application deadline is Wednesday May 31, 2023. For more information, please contact Amy Kelsey at AKelsey@clackamas.us, or 503-650-5643.
Audit Committee
This committee will have one public member opening, carrying a two-year term aligned with the fiscal year end (July 1 to June 30). The nine-member Clackamas County Audit Committee (CCAC) provides review and independent oversight of the County’s financial reporting processes, internal controls, and independent auditors.
Members of the CCAC must have the ability to attend all meetings and review materials, including audited financial statements and reports of Clackamas County and its eight blended component units of government. The CCAC meets at least twice annually, but the Committee may call additional meetings at its discretion. Residents from the local community with knowledge of governmental or not-for-profit auditing, accounting, and financial reporting are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is Wednesday, May 10. For more information, contact Elizabeth Comfort, Finance Director, at ecomfort@clackamas.us or 503-936-5345.
Veteran’s Advisory Council
The Clackamas County Veterans Advisory Council is committed to ensuring that Council membership reflects the diversity of Clackamas County residents. The Council actively seeks members from all regions of the county, all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations and cultures. The Veterans Advisory Council’s nineteen members advise the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Health, Housing and Human Services on all matters relating to the provision of services to veterans, their families and dependents, ensuring that their needs are recognized and addressed in a timely manner. Veterans Advisory Council also makes recommendations regarding current issues affecting veterans, their families and dependents. Meetings are the 4th Thursday, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Council has nine openings serving two-year terms.
The application deadline is Wednesday May 31, 2023. For more information please contact Amy Kelsey at AKelsey@clackamas.us or 503-650-5643.