Lane County
COMMITTEE VACANCY NOTICE

DATE:    August 11, 2009

SUBJECT:    PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL

CONTACT:  Susan Sowards, (541) 682-7493.

The Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from Lane County residents interested in serving on the Public Safety Coordinating Council.  Council responsibility includes serving on subcommittees and requires one meeting per month.

PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL: A regional advisory council for the Board of County Commissioners is charged with ensuring every effort is taken to effectively use resources to prevent crime, reduce crime, and increase the sense of safety within our communities.  The PSCC strategy for meeting their charge is three-fold:

·         Have a mechanism to monitor system progress that allows PSCC to know how well it is doing in meeting its charge.
·         Explore and implement appropriate governance models that increase system efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and
·         Make sure there is a continuum of programs and services that promote healthy behavior, ensure the ability to protect the community, and hold offenders accountable.

MEETING SCHEDULE:  Third Thursday of January, March, May, September, November

VACANCIES:  Two (2) lay citizen positions to be appointed respectively by Commissioners Faye Stewart and Bill Fleenor.  Applicants should be representative of the community with a specific interest and knowledge in public safety issues.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT:  2 years.
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  5:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, 2010.

People representing the diversity of our community are encouraged to apply.
Applications are available in the Board of Commissioners’ Office located on the Plaza Level of the Public Service Building located at 125 East 8th Avenue in Eugene.  To request an application by mail, please call 682-7493. To download an application please visit our website at www.lanecounty.org and click on the “Advisory Committees” link under the “For Residents” tab.