Contact: Lane County Board Chair Bill Fleenor, 541-682-4203

The Lane County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from community members interested in serving on the new Lane County Charter Review Committee. 
 

On May 18, 2010, voters gave approval to a Charter amendment that allows the Board to create a Charter Review Committee, which is charged with periodically reviewing and recommending updates to the Lane County Charter. Proposed amendments will be reported to the Lane County Board of Commissioners by June 1, 2011.

Nine to 15 community members are being sought for the Committee. Appointments will be made by the Board in September. Meeting schedule and frequency will be discussed by the Committee.

Applications should be submitted in the Board of Commissioners’ Office located on the Plaza Level of the Public Service Building located at 125 E. Eighth Ave., in Eugene. Interested community members may pick up an application at the Board of Commissioners’ Office or to request an application by mail, please call 541-682-4203.

Applications may also be downloaded at: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/BCC/Pages/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx

Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2010.

The Lane County Home Rule Charter was approved by voters in November 1962. The Charter is available online at:

http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/CC/Documents/HOME_RULE_CHARTER_FOR_LANE_COUNTY_July_2010.pdf

Amber Fossen

Public Information Officer

Lane County Government

125 E. Eighth Ave.

Eugene, Oregon 97401

541.682.3718

541.359.9143 (cell)