Clallam County is seeking volunteers to fill 92 vacancies on 16 advisory boards and committees.

The deadline to apply is the close of business Friday, May 20.

To apply, call the commissioners’ office at 360-417-2233; visit their office at the Clallam County Courthouse, Suite 4, 223 E. Fourth St.; or download an application from the county website, clallam.net/boards/index.html.

Descriptions of the advisory panels — and the application form itself — are available under the “Boards, Committees and Groups” link on the county website.

Current members with expiring terms who wish to retain their position are asked to provide a written statement to the commissioner’s office by mail or email to rweed@co.clallam.us.

Vacancies exist on the following advisory panels, with specific categories listed where applicable:

• Behavioral Health Advisory Board (4) — Openings for representatives of: tribal; services for homeless;

private provider of substance use disorders services not contracting for funding, and consumer/past consumer of mental health services.

This board was established to act to advise the Board of Commissioners on implementation and future funding, from the one-tenth of 1 percent sales tax authorized by RCW 82.14.460.

• Board of Equalization (2) — Openings for District II and alternate member.

The Board of Equalization receives appeals, holds hearings, evaluates evidence, and issues determinations of the fair market value of property within Clallam County in the case of disputes between the county assessor and the property owner. Members are required to be U.S. citizens, residing in Clallam County for not less than two years. There will be hearing compensation.

• Building Code Board of Appeals (4) — Openings for representatives for two alternates; an an ICC-certified fire marshal, fire inspector, or fire plan examiner, and an ICC-certified building official, building inspector or plans examiner.

This board hears and decides appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the codes adopted in Clallam County Code 21.01, Building and Construction Code.

• Clallam Bay/Sekiu Community Action Team (2) — Openings for an at-large member, and a business owner (Clallam Bay/Sekiu Chamber of Commerce).

This group assists in gathering and analyzing information, making recommendations, and advancing the orderly growth and development of the area.

Conservation Futures (1) — Opening for representative of North Olympic Land Trust alternate (ex-officio member).

This advisory board recommends to the Board of County Commissioners criteria for selection of the projects to be funded. The board also makes annual or more frequent recommendations to commissioners for projects to be funded as part of the conservation futures program and develops strategic, long-term plans for the program.

• Crescent Community Advisory Council (5) — Openings for Fire District 4; representatives of grange; area business owner or individual who owns commercially zoned property; Crescent School District Student Body; and a Crescent School District Student Body alternate.

This committee acts as a liaison between the citizens living in the Crescent School District area and the Board of Commissioners on issues that may include land use, economic development, transportation and pedestrian improvements, capital projects and services, and community projects and activities.

• Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee (2) — Openings for two committee members.

Volunteers on this committee act in an advisory capacity to plan and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding programs and services for persons who have intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, other neurological impairments, or developmental disabilities and their families through service contracts with provider agencies.

• Homelessness Task Force (34) — Openings for representatives of City government of Forks Alternate; Tribal government of Lower Elwha Klallam; Tribal government of Lower Elwha Klallam Alternate; Tribal government of Makah; Tribal government of Makah Alternate; Tribal government of Quileute; Tribal government of Quileute Alternate; Healthcare providers Alternate; Mental health/substance use providers; mental health/substance use providers alternate; Department of Social and Health Services; Serenity House alternate; law and justice system alternate; faith community; faith community alternate; business community, business community alternate; homeless or formerly homeless; three homeless or formerly homeless alternates; at-large; at-large alternate; advocate for youth issues, and advocate for youth issues alternate.

This group advises county commissioners on various matters related to the issues regarding homelessness in Clallam County.

• Marine Resources Committee (4) — Openings for representatives of Makah tribe; Makah tribe alternate; marine related recreation and tourism alternate; conservation/environmental alternate, and District II alternate.

This committee advises the County Commissioners regarding issues related to the marine resources of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its bays, estuaries, and inlets within the borders of Clallam County.

• Park and Recreation Advisory Board (1) — Opening for one committee member position.

This group assists Clallam County in delivery of park and recreation services to its residents and visitors. Under the direction of the Board of Commissioners through the Director of Parks, Fair, and Facilities, the advisory board holds public meetings as necessary, advises and assists the County in developing reasonable rules, fees and regulations for the operation of County Parks and other recreational facilities, and reviews park acquisitions and development strategies.

• Peninsula Housing Authority (1) — Opening for one representative of Clallam County.

This board serves Clallam and Jefferson Counties and operates under a contract with the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to provide and maintain low-income housing for residents of Clallam County. The Peninsula Housing Authority Board of Commissioners primary role is to establish policy for the public housing program including personnel, occupancy, lease, grievance, and rent collection. The board also selects and employs the Executive Directors of the Authority who is responsible for day-to-day operation and carrying out board policies.

• Permit Advisory Board (11) — Openings for representatives of architect; building designer; building trades; certified septic designer/installer; engineer category (structural/civil); Economic Development Council; environmental consultant; homebuilders association; propane/wood stove contractor; Manufactured Homes/Mobile Home Association, and ex officio-planning manager.

This group makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and Director of the Department of Community Development for changes in the building code and permitting.

• Port Crescent Pioneer Cemetery (2) — Openings for two committee member positions.

The Board was established in 1974 to operate the Port Crescent Pioneer Cemetery.

• Sheriff’s Citizens Advisory Committee (5) — Openings for representatives of Forks and unincorporated area; Quileute Tribe; Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe; Joyce, and law and justice.

This group serves as an advisory to the Sheriff’s Office to provide an open link of communication between the Sheriff and the community.

• Solid Waste Advisory Committee (9) — Openings for at-large alternate; solid waste industry (West Waste Recycling); solid waste industry (West Waste Recycling) alternate; solid waste recycling (Waste Connection); tribal governments; tribal governments alternate; City of Forks alternate; business community alternate, and agriculture community category alternate.

The committee assists in the implementation of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal, and reviews and comments on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Trails Advisory Committee (5) — Openings for representatives of Olympic National Park; a large private forest company; commercial trail business; off-road motorized user groups, and U.S. Forest Service (ex-officio member).

This group makes recommendations to the Board and other appointed bodies of Clallam County government regarding non-motorized transportation and trail-related issues.