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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
DEFINITIONS
Community Organization. A recognized group of residents in a defined area charged with advising County government on matters affecting the community.
Mandated Committee. An advisory body to the Board of Commissioners, appointed by the Board. The existence charge and sometimes the composition of the committee is controlled by the enabling legislation.
Mandated Special Committee/Board. A group of citizens appointed pursuant to statute and charged with certain independent decision-making and other responsibilities over a certain area of County Government.
Multi-Jurisdictional Committee. A group of citizens appointed by a variety of governments and charged through an intergovernmental agreement with certain duties (some advisory, some independent decision-making) with respect to defined matters of mutual concern to the appointing governments.
Non-Mandated Committee or Commission. An advisory body to the Board of Commissioners appointed and charged by the Board with advising on certain areas of County government. The existence of the committee is controlled by the Board, and the members serve at the pleasure of the Board.
Standing Committee. A group of two Board members and other County officials charged with studying issues and making recommendations in certain defined areas to the full Board.
Task Force. A group created by the Board or County Administrator for a limited term to advise on a specific issue.
Watershed Council. A voluntary local organization designated by a local government group convened by the County to address the goal of sustaining natural resource and watershed protection and enhancement within a watershed, per ORS 541.351 to 541.396.
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ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Non-Mandated Committee. Advises the Health and Human Services Director and the Board of County Commissioners on matters of animal service operations, program improvements, model and state of the art animal welfare, care control programs, and facilities.
MEETS: Monthly, 2nd Wednesday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Bob Straub Conference Room, Public Service Building, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene
CONTACT: Karen Gaffney (541-682-3942)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/LCAS/Pages/
TERM: Commissioner appointed members serve at the will of the Commissioner who appointed them, but for no longer than 4 years without reappointment. The two at-large members serve at the will of the Board of Commissioners, but for no longer than 4 years without reappointment.
MEMBERSHIP: Seven (7). Consists of five members appointed by individual Commissioners and two at-large members appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
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BOARD OF PROPERTY TAX APPEALS
Mandated Special Board. Hears petitions for reduction of assessed, specially assessed, and real market value of property.
MEETS: Variable between first Monday in February and April 15 of each year.
TIME AND LOCATION: Call for time and location
CONTACT: Marle Hoehne (541-682-7402); County Clerk's Office
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/departments/MS/CountyClerk/Appeals/Pages/default.aspx
TERM: The term of each member of a county board of property tax appeals begins on the date of appointment and ends on the June 30 next following appointment, or when the member resigns or is replaced, whichever occurs first.
MEMBERSHIP: 3-member board(s) selected by the County Clerk from a pool of members appointed by the county governing body, per ORS 309.067 (see Lane Manual 3.554 for details).
MANDATED: ORS 309.020
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Mandated Special Committee. Reviews and approves budget, limits levied taxes, and establishes tentative maximum for expenditures for each fund in the County budget.
MEETS: As needed
TERM: 3 years, ending December 31
MEMBERSHIP: Ten (10). Five Commissioners and five lay citizens.
MANDATE: ORS 294.336
BUILDING APPEALS AND ADVISORY BOARD
Mandated Committee. Advises on building construction, suitability of alternate materials, methods of construction, and provides interpretations of building code. Serves as Board of Appeals in connection with structural, mechanical, and plumbing specialty codes, fire and life safety regulations, and Uniform Code for abatement of dangerous buildings.
MEETS: As needed
TERM: 4 years, ending June 30
MEMBERSHIP: Seven (7) representatives of the building construction industry
MANDATE: UBC 105
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Non-Mandated Committee. Reviews the existing charter and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding suggested changes to the Charter.
MEETS: As needed
TIME AND LOCATION: To be determined
TERM: As needed
MEMBERSHIP: Nine (9) to fifteen (15) community members
COMMISSION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Non-Mandated Committee. Advises, reviews programs, and recommends actions for support of civil and human rights in the County.
MEETS: Varies
TIME AND LOCATION: Call for time and location
CONTACT: Sascha Cosio (541-682-3747)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/departments/CAO/LCHRAC/Pages/default.aspx
TERM: At the will of the appointing Commissioner(s), but for no longer than 4 years without reappointment.
MEMBERSHIP: Seven (7) members comprised of five individual Commissioners appointees and two at-large appointees nominated by the individual Commissioner appointees, but appointed by the Board as a whole.
COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Mandated Committee. Plans, initiates and coordinates systems to serve children and families throughout Lane County.
MEETS: Monthly, 4th Wednesday of every month
TIME AND LOCATION: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Carmichael Room, John Serbu Youth Campus, 2727 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Eugene
CONTACT: Alicia Hays (541-682-7492)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/CCF/Pages/default.aspx
TERM: 4 years, ending June 30
MEMBERSHIP: Twenty-one (21): the majority of whom are laypersons. A layperson is one whose primary income is not derived from either offering direct service to children and youth or being an administrator for a program for children and youth. Membership consists of the County Administrator, 3 youth representatives (between the ages of 15 and 20 at the time of appointment) with a preference that one youth position represent a rural area and one youth position represent a metropolitan area; 2 rural representatives; 5 members appointed by individual Commissioners, and 9 at-large members appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
MANDATE: ORS 417.760
COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mandated Committee. Advises the Lane County Human Services Commission on budget planning, allocations and policy issues for state and federal anti-poverty programs, including housing and homeless programs; participates in program activities, project review, selection, and is involved in monitoring the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness.
MEETS: Monthly, 3rd Thursday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 12:00-1:30 p.m., Bob Straub Conference Room, Public Service Building, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene
CONTACT: Diana Alldredge (541-682-3798)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/HSC/Pages/caacmembers.aspx
TERM: 1 year for public officials; 4 years for others, ending June 30
MEMBERS: Twelve (12): Four elected officials or their designees; at least four representatives of low-income persons in Lane County; and balance of members representing business, industry, labor, religious, welfare, education, or other major groups of interest in the community.
MANDATE: ORS 458.505
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
Mandated Committee. Provides input and feedback to generally advise development, implementation and evaluation of CHCLC programs.
MEETS: Monthly, 4th Tuesday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 5:15 p.m., Lane County Mental Health, Room 201, 2411 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Eugene
CONTACT: Diana Alldredge (541-682-3798)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/CHC/Pages/
TERM: 4 years, ending June 30
MEMBERSHIP: Seventeen (17): Representation is from consumers, health care providers, and community representatives as follows: 51% are individuals who are served by the CHCLC and representative with respect to demographic factors. 49% are representative of the CHCLC catchment area who have expertise in community affiars, local government, finance, legal affairs, trade unions, commercial or industrial concerns, or social service agencies.
MANDATES: Public Health Service Act, Section 330
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Standing Committee. Provides recommendations to the Board regarding Lane County's economic development policies and activities.
MEETS: Monthy, 3rd Wednesday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Bob Straub Conference Room, Public Service Building, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene
CONTACT: Cristina Rosado (541-682-4593)
WEBSITE: Community & Economic Development
TERM: All members serve at the will of the Commissioner who appointed them, but for no longer than four years without reappointment.
MEMBERSHIP: Five lay citizens appointed by individual Commissioners, one elected Department Director or designee, one department manager, and non-voting staff support, as required.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION BOARD
Appointed Committee. Recommends to the Budget Committee and Commissioners a compensation schedule for County elected officials. Compensation Board is established pursuant to the authority granted by the Lane County Home Rule Charter.
MEETS: As needed
TERM: 4 years, ending December 31
MEMBERSHIP: Five (5): Consists of five members appointed by the County Administrator
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN PARTNERSHIP BOARD
Multi-Jurisdictional Committee.
MEETS: Quarterly, or as needed
CONTACT: City of Eugene (541-686-2741)
WEBSITE: http://lanemetro.com/
TERM: Variable, depending on class of membership
MEMBERSHIP: Forty-four (44): Consists of three classes of positions (see Lane Manual 3.566 for details).
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FAIR BOARD (LANE COUNTY)
Mandated Special Board. Exclusive business and financial management of the fairgrounds and property devoted to County Fair.
MEETS: Monthy, 2nd Thursday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 5:00-7:00 p.m., Meeting Room 2, Convention Center, 796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene.
CONTACT: Jeri Kaufman (541-682-7338)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/Fair/Pages/default.aspx
TERM: 3 years, ending December 31
MEMBERSHIP: No less than three (3) and not more than seven (7) residents of Lane County, appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
MANDATE: ORS 565.210
FARM REVIEW BOARD
Mandated Committee. Advises County Assessor in assessing agricultural land and whether figures or factors are proper under ORS 308A.092.
MEETS: Once or twice each year
CONTACT: Shari Higgins (541-682-6798)
TERM: Two years for Commissioner and Assessor appointees, one year for joint appointee, all ending January 31
MEMBERSHIP: Five (5): 2 appointed by Commissioners, 2 appointed by Assessor, 1 chosen by four other members.
MANDATE: ORS 308A.095
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HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Non-Mandated Committee. Makes recommendations to the Health Administrator and advises the Board of Health and County Commissioners on matters of public health, planning, policy development, control measures, funding, public education, and advocacy; and, acts in a community liaison capacity to provide a link between the community and the Health Division.
MEETS: Monthly, 2nd Tuesday of the month
TIME AND LOCATION: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Lane County Public Health, 135 E. 6th Ave., Eugene
CONTACT: Rob Rockstroh (541-682-4041)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/PubHlth/Pages/default.aspx
TERM: At the will of the appointing Commissioner(s), but for no longer than 4 years without reappointment.
MEMBERSHIP: Twelve (12): 5 members appointed by individual Commissioners, 2 at-large members, and 5 health members from the health professions including physicians, dentists, nutritionists and health educators.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Multi-Jurisdictional Committee. Advises County Commissioners and Eugene and Springfield City Councils on community needs and priorities for human services.
MEETS: Monthly, 3rd Monday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Bob Straub Conference Room, Public Service Building, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene
CONTACT: Diana Alldredge (541-682-3798)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/hsc/Pages/
TERM: 1 year, ending January 14
MEMBERSHIP: Seven (7): 3 from City of Eugene, 2 from City of Springfield and 2 from Lane County. Delegations include at least 1 elected official and may include 1 appointed budget committee member.
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LANE COUNTY LAND USE TASK FORCE
Task Force. Charge of the LCLUTF is to review proposed code and plan amendments forwarded to it by the Board of County Commissioners and to determine whether or not to recommend changes to the proposed text.
MEETS: As needed
CONTACT: Sarah Wilkinson (541-682-4054)
TERM: As needed
MEMBERSHIP: (20): (10) citizens appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as primary task force members; (10) citizens appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as alternates for the primary task force members.
LANE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Multi-Jurisdictional Committee. Carries out responsibilities pursuant to the Job Training Partnership Act, subsequent federal workforce legislation, and the responsibilties of regional workforce committees.
MEETS: Monthly
CONTACT: Workforce Partnership Office, 541-682-3800
78 Centennial Loop, Suite B
Eugene, OR 97401
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/lwp/Pages/default.aspx and http://www.laneworkforce.org/
TERM: 3 years, ending December 31
MEMBERSHIP: Thirty-three (33). The majority of of the membership is representative of busines and industry (see Lane Manual 3.570 for details).
LAW LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Non-Mandated Committee. Works with assigned County staff to maintain adequate library facilities and services.
MEETS: Quarterly
TIME AND LOCATION: Call for time and location
CONTACT: Karen Biggs (541-682-4337)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/CC/LawLibrary/Pages/default.aspx
TERM: At-large appointees serve at the will of the appointing Commissioner(s), but for no longer than 4 years without reappointment.
MEMBERSHIP: Nine (9): 7 members appointed by the Lane County Bar Association, 2 at-large lay citizens appointed by the Board of Commissioners, and 1 member of the University of Oregon Law Library staff as an ex-officio member.
LONG TOM WATERSHED COUNCIL
Watershed Council.
MEETS: Monthly, last Tuesday of every month
TIME AND LOCATION: 5:30 p.m., Call for location or see http://www.longtom.org
CONTACT: Dana Dedrick (541-683-6578); coordinator@longtom.org
WEBSITE: http://www.longtom.org
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McKENZIE WATERSHED COUNCIL
Watershed Council.
MEETS: Monthly, 2nd Thursday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: Call for time and location or see http://www.mckenziewc.org
CONTACT: Larry Six (541-687-9076); coordinator@mkenziewc.org
WEBSITE: http://www.mckenziewc.org
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY/LOCAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG PLANNING COMMITTEE
Mandated Committee. Advises County Commissioners as the local mental health authority, and the H&HS Director on community needs and priorities for mental health services and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment services.
MEETS: Monthly, 4th Thursday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 11:30 a.m., Commissioners' Conference Room, Public Service Building, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene
CONTACT: Rob Rockstroh (541-682-4035)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/BhvHlth/Pages/default.aspx
TERM: 4 years, ending October 31
MEMBERS: Thirteen (13) members who are broadly representative of the community, with a balance of age, sex, ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, professional, and consumer interests represented; including advocates for persons with mental or emotional disturbances, drug abuse problems, mental retardation or other developmental disabilities, and alcoholism and alcohol abuse problems.
MANDATES: ORS 430.342, ORS 430.630(7), OAR 309-14-0020(3), OAR 309-016-0020(2),
OAR 415-056-0005(10)
METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Multi-Jurisdictional Committee. Operates and maintains the regional sewerage facilities, adopts financing plan and operation budget
MEETS: Monthly
CONTACT: City of Eugene (see website for contact information, meeting times and locations, and other details)
WEBSITE: http://www.mwmcpartners.org/
TERM: 3 years, ending June 30
MEMBERS: Consists of 1 elected official each from Lane County, the City of Eugene and the City of Springfield, plus 2 lay citizens appointed by the City of Eugene, 1 by Lane County and 1 by the City of Springfield.
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PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Non-Mandated Committee. Advises on parks needs and facilities, recommends projects and long-range planning, and acts as liaison for the community.
MEETS: Monthly, 2nd Monday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Public Works, 3050 North Delta Highway, Eugene
CONTACT: Todd Winter (541-682-2000)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/PW/Parks/Pages/
TERM: At the will of the appointing Commissioner(s), but for no longer than 4 years without reappointment.
MEMBERSHIP: Seven (7): Consists of five members appointed by individual Commissioners and two at-large members.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mandated Committee. Recommends land use adoptions and ordinances, deals with zoning and other land use matters.
MEETS: As needed
TIME AND LOCATION: See http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/PW/LMD/LandUse/Pages/lcpcagenda.aspx
CONTACT: Land Management (541-682-4065)
TERM: 4 years
MEMBERS: Nine (9) residents of Lane County; at least two (2) inside cities and at least three (3) outside cities; at least two (2) from the coastal area of the County.
MANDATE: ORS 215
PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL
Mandated Committee. Develops and recommends plans designed to prevent criminal involvement by youth, provides for coordination of community-wide services involving treatment, education, employment and intervention strategies aimed at crime prevention, coordinates local juvenile justice policy.
MEETS: Bi-monthly (Jan,Mar,May,Sep,Nov), 3rd Thursday of the month
TIME AND LOCATION: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Carmichael Training Room, John Serbu Youth Campus, 2727 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Eugene
CONTACT: Sascha Cosio (541-682-3747)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/departments/CAO/PSCC/Pages/
MEMBERSHIP: Up to twenty (20), selected by the Board of Commissioners (see Lane Manual 3.522 for details).
TERM: 4 years, ending December 31
MANDATE: ORS 423.560
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RESOURCE RECOVERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Non-Mandated Committee. Makes recommendations concerning administrative policy legislation, long-range planning and financing for the County's Solid Waste Program; iinvestigates possible alternative methods of garbage disposal and recycling programs.
MEETS: Monthly, 3rd Wednesday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Glenwood Conference Room, Glenwood Receiving Station, 3100 E. 17th, Eugene
CONTACT: Patti Hansen (541-682-3761)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/PW/WMD/Pages/
TERM: 4 years
MEMBERSHIP: Sixteen (16): 5 members appointed by individual Commissioners, 7 at-large members, 1 rural wastehauler, and 3 special regional members, one each from Springfield, Eugene, and rural Lane County.
RIVER ROAD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Community Organization.
MEETS: Monthly, 2nd Monday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m., River Road Annex, 1055 River Road, Eugene
CONTACT: Carleen Reilly (541-689-8561) carleenr@gmail.com
WEBSITE: http://www.riverroadco.org/
ROADS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Non-Mandated Committee. Reviews road improvement needs and provides long-range planning for future transportation needs.
MEETS: Monthly, 4th Wednesday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 5:15 p.m. Dinner (Committee/Staff), 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Meeting, Public Works, 3040 North Delta Highway, Eugene
CONTACT: Marsha Miller (541-682-6911)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/PW/Pages/rac.aspx
TERM: At the will of the appointing Commissioner(s), but for no longer than 4 years without reappointment.
MEMBERSHIP: (7): Consists of 5 members appointed by individual Commissioners and 2 at-large members.
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SANTA CLARA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Community Organization.
MEETS: Monthly, 1st Thursday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 7:00 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 3280 River Road, Eugene
CONTACT: Jerry Finigan (541-688-1406); jerfinigan@comcast.net
WEBSITE: http://www.santaclaracommunity.org
SAV-IT COMMITTEE
Non-Mandated Committee. The purpose of the SAV-IT Committee is to construct a program of rewarding Lane County residents for initiating cost-saving proposals.
MEETS: Monthly. Meeting schedule is yet to be determined
TIME AND LOCATION: To be determined.
CONTACT: Sascha Cosio (541-682-3747)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/BCC/Pages/SavIt.aspx
TERM: 2 years
MEMBERSHIP: Seven (7) members, five (5) of whom are laypersons. *A lay person is one whose primary income is not derived from Lane County. Two (2) members will be liaisons from the SAVE Committee appointed by the SAVIT Committee. One (1) member will be a staff person provided by the County.
SIUSLAW WATERSHED COUNCIL
Watershed Council.
MEETS: Last Wednesday of each month
TIME AND LOCATION: 6:30 p.m., Mapleton Grange, East Mapleton Road, Mapleton
CONTACT: Liz Vollmer-Buhl (541-268-3044); coordinator@siuslaw.org
WEBSITE: http://www.siuslaw.org/
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TOURISM COUNCIL (LANE COUNTY)
Non-Mandated Committee. Advises the Board on policy issues and activities to enhance tourism throughout Lane County.
MEETS: As needed
TIME AND LOCATION: Call for time and location
CONTACT: Public Works - Parks Division, 541-682-2000
TERM: At the will of the appointing Commissioner(s), but for no longer than 4 years without reappointment.
MEMBERSHIP: Five (5) members appointed by individual Commissioners.
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VEGETATION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Non-Mandated Committee. Advises and makes recommendations to the Board on vegetation management needs and related issues, long-term planning; works with Public Works staff to establish vegetation management priorities; reviews requests for vegetation management activities beyond the scope of routine maintenance; serves as liaison group for community concerns and the Board.
MEETS: Bi-monthly (Jan,Mar,May,Jul,Sep,Nov), 2nd Wednesday of the month
TIME AND LOCATION: 5:30 p.m., 3040 North Delta Highway, Eugene
CONTACT: Orin Schumacher (541-682-6908)
WEBSITE: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/PW/Pages/vmac.aspx
TERM: At the will of the appointing Commissioner(s), but no longer than 4 years without reappointement.
MEMBERSHIP: Seven (7): 5 members appointed by individual Commissioners and 2 at-large appointments.
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