Boulder County Advisory Boards
and Commissions
A dvisory Boards and Commissions give
residents the opportunity to
have their voices heard within Boulder County government. The County, in
turn, benefits from this citizen input. Boards and commissioners are listed
below.
Thank you for your interest in boards and
commissions. The deadline to submit applications for mid-year recruitment was July 31, 2008.
Annual recruitment will begin on Jan. 1, 2009.
When applying for a vacancy, Please complete both a specific
board/commission application and the County's general application.
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General Application (PDF)
or
General Application (Word) for boards and commissions
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Specific applications: Click on the advisory
board or commission below.
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NOTE: County
employees can not sit on these boards or commissions (except in an
ad-hoc/advisory role) per County employee policy 1.7.
Send completed applications to:
Cecilia Lacey, Commissioners' Office
PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
303-441-4504
303-441-4525 (Fax)
clacey@bouldercounty.org
For Boulder County employee
boards and committees,
click here.
Note: This
board has a membership primarily comprised of agency representatives. The Commissioners’ Office only recruits
for and appoints two Citizen Representatives.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Boulder County Adult Protection Review Team is to ensure a
broad range of
community services are available to at risk adults:
“At Risk
Adult” means an individual eighteen years of age or older who is susceptible to
mistreatment or self neglect because the individual is unable to perform or obtain services necessary for the individual’s health, safety, or welfare or
lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning the individual’s person or affairs.
MEMBERSHIP: Not to exceed 24 individuals, nor be fewer than 10
TERM: 3 years
MEETINGS: 2nd Thursday of the month, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Longmont
Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont.
COORDINATOR: Mary Foehr, Adult Protection Service Mgr. 303- 678-6008
AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL
Application
(PDF)
PURPOSE: The Aging Advisory Council helps in the
administration and planning of Older Americans Act programs; gathers information
and ideas that could help to coordinate the delivery of senior services and
respond effectively to the needs of older adults throughout Boulder County.
MEMBERSHIP: Up to 22
TERM: 3 years; members can only serve 2
full terms as per AAC bylaws
MEETINGS: Meets every other month, 1st Friday of the month from 9
a.m. - noon; location varies. No meeting in November.
LOCATION: Varies
COORDINATOR:
Jody Sandel, Aging Advisory Council Coordinator
303-441-4550
PURPOSE: Hears appeals and grants variances by
statutory authority to the Boulder County Land Use Code.
MEMBERSHIP: 5
TERM: 1-2 years for new appointees; 3 years for re-appointed members
MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday of month at 4 p.m., Land Use Conference Room or
Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Boulder
COORDINATOR: Martha Perez 720-564-2624
PURPOSE: To establish policy for Boulder County
Public Health (BCPH) and to oversee the broad functioning of the agency.
The Board also hires and supervises the Public Health Director.
MEMBERSHIP: 5
TERM: 5 years (staggered terms)
MEETINGS: 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Public Health
Auditorium, 3450 Broadway, Boulder
COORDINATOR: Tammy Golden (303) 441-1141
PURPOSE: Hears and decides, by statutory authority,
technical appeals to the interpretation of the Uniform Building Code.
MEMBERSHIP: 5 Members; 2 Associate Members
TERM: Three 3-year terms; Two 2-year terms; Two 1-year terms
MEETINGS: Last Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., Commissioners'
Hearing Room, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder
COORDINATOR: Jeff Dwight, Chief Building Manager, 720-564-2610
CITIZENS CULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Application
(PDF)
PURPOSE: To develop recommendations to the
Board of County Commissioners regarding
the yearly distribution plan within Boulder County for the County's portion of
the Metropolitan Scientific and Cultural Facilities District sales tax collected.
MEMBERSHIP: 9
TERM: Varies between one to three years, rotating
appointments
Note: terms run from Sept. 1 - Aug. 31
MEETINGS: First meeting is held in September,
date to be announced. Thereafter, meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of each
month from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Commissioners' Conference Room, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder
COORDINATOR: Carrie Haverfield, chaverfield@bouldercounty.org,
303-441-1688
CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL
Application (PDF)
PURPOSE: To review and make recommendations concerning
grievances of alleged inappropriate conduct by the Boulder County Department of
Social Services personal in the performance of their duties.
MEMBERSHIP: 5 regular members and
2 alternates
TERM: 3 years
MEETINGS: As needed (when a complaint is
registered).
LOCATION: Location that accommodates the client
COORDINATOR: Jackie Antoine, (303) 441-1654
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS ADMINISTERING BOARD
Application (PDF)
PURPOSE: To oversee program
development that provides opportunities for education, self-sufficiency and
community involvement for disenfranchised and low-income people.
MEMBERSHIP: 15 members:
TERM: 2 years
MEETINGS: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m., Sundquist Conference Room,
3482 N. Broadway, Boulder COORDINATOR: Sheila
Goetz, (303) 441-3976
PURPOSE: To screen and approve state funding for halfway
house placements in Boulder County; monitor community based alternatives to
incarceration and act in an advisory capacity on relevant criminal justice
issues.
MEMBERSHIP: 4 Agency Representatives;
9 Citizen Representatives
TERM: 3 years
MEETINGS: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m., Justice
Center Community Justice Services Conference Room, 6th and Canyon, Boulder
COORDINATOR: Debra Stein (303) 441-3664
PURPOSE: This board will advise the
Community Services Department, as well as the Board of Commissioners on issues
related to domestic violence in Boulder County.
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MEMBERSHIP: 14 Agency Members;
Two Citizen Members
TERM: 2 years
MEETINGS: 4th Thursday of the month from noon-1:30 p.m., Community Justice Services - Conference Room, 6th
and Canyon, Boulder
Coordinator: Debra
Stein, (303) 441-3664
EXTENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Application (PDF)
PURPOSE: Plans and reviews Cooperative Extension
activities and assists in legislative activities that support the Extension.
MEMBERSHIP: 9 appointed by
the Commissioners, plus 2 ex-officio members. Additionally, the Extension Service
Advisory Committee appoints up to 9 members who represent program areas such as Agriculture,
Nutrition, 4-H.
TERM: 3 Years
MEETINGS: Council meets in January, April, July and October. Meetings are
held on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., but the dates vary. Location: Boulder County Fairgrounds Extension Office,
9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont
COORDINATOR: Roberta Johnston (303) 678-6238
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY ADVISORY BOARD
Application (PDF)
PURPOSE: To assist Boulder County, City of Boulder, and
City of Longmont to plan, develop, and implement Project Self Sufficiency
programs. MEMBERSHIP: 13
TERM: 2 years
MEETINGS: 3rd Thursday of month at 8:15 a.m., Administrative Services
Training Room, 14th & Spruce streets, Boulder
COORDINATOR: Susanne Roser, PSS Manager (303) 441-4722
FIRE CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Application (PDF)
PURPOSE: Reviews fire codes proposed for adoption to
Boulder County Fire Protection Districts and makes recommendations to the Board
of County Commissioners.
MEMBERSHIP: 5
TERM: 3 years
MEETINGS: As needed
LOCATION: Commissioners' Hearing Room, 1325 Pearl
St., Boulder
COORDINATOR: Jeff Dwight, 720-564-2610
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE POLICY COUNCIL
Application (PDF)
PURPOSE: To connect the community to local farmers and
agricultural food systems by influencing policy that improves our
community’s access to nutritious foods, sustains biodiversity,
encourages responsible stewardship of ecosystems, and
promotes productive and profitable agricultural development.
MEMBERSHIP: 10-13
- 3-4 Agriculture Production representatives
- 3-4 Business/retail representatives
- 1 Community Food Share representative
- 4 Members-at-large
TERM: Staggered 3-year terms
(Note: Terms run from March 1 to February 28)
MEETINGS: 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.; meetings
are held at the following locations:
- Boulder County Parks & Open Space Building, 5201 St.
Vrain Road, Longmont
- Boulder County Fairgrounds – CSU Extension Office,
9595 Nelson Road, Longmont
COORDINATOR: Adrian Card, Extension Agent, Agricultural
and
Natural Resources, 303-678-6383
PURPOSE: Advises the Improvement District Board on issues pertinent to
the implementation of the provisions of the 1993 ballot issues regarding open
space acquisition and local transportation improvements, based on input from the
citizens of
the district.
MEMBERSHIP: 5-7 Members and 1 Ex-Officio Member
TERM: 2 years
MEETINGS: As needed; at least one public meeting per year.
COORDINATOR: Jana Petersen, 303-441-3501
PURPOSE: Decides on designations of historic structures
and sites, assists in the development of the historic survey, provides historic
preservation education and assists county staff in determining the historic
significance of structures older than 50 years for which a building permit has
been applied.
MEMBERSHIP: 7 to 9 members:
- 1 member knowledgeable in mining practices and the history of mining in
Boulder County
- 1 member knowledgeable in agricultural practices and the history of
agriculture in Boulder County
- 1 member who is an architect
- 1 member who is a member of the historic preservation
community
- 1 member who is not affiliated with the historic preservation community
- 2-4 member-at-large representatives
TERM: 3 years
MEETINGS: 1st Thursday night of each month
at 6 p.m. (unless canceled due to a lack of dockets), Commissioners' Hearing
Room, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder.
Note: There are also occasional site visits and
subcommittee meetings that usually meet during business hours.
COORDINATOR: Denise Grimm, Land Use staff, 720-564-2611
MOSQUITO CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
Application (PDF)
PURPOSE: To protect the health and
well-being of the people and environment in the Boulder County Mosquito Control
District through: promoting an integrated pest management program;
collaborating with other agencies to control mosquito-borne diseases; educating
the citizens of the Boulder County Mosquito Control District to assist in
identifying and reducing mosquito breeding sites around their homes and
neighborhoods; and advising the County Commissioners and Boulder County Public
Health on mosquito control activities and needs.
MEMBERSHIP: 5-7
TERM: 3 years
MEETINGS: 3rd Tuesday of the month for (January-October) from 6-8 p.m., Boulder County Public Health, 3450
Broadway, Boulder COORDINATOR: Carol McInnes, 303-441-1438
NIWOT LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Application (PDF)
PURPOSE: The committee serves as an independent board
to
provide the Boulder County Commissioners with recommendations for
improvements to the Niwot Local Improvement District (LID). The Committee will
prioritize expenditures for the LID sales tax revenue for projects including but
not limited to capital improvements, community events and promotion,
transportation, and transit improvements. The committee will report back to the
Boulder County Commissioners who serve as the Board of the Niwot LID.
MEMBERSHIP: 7
- 1 Niwot Business Association representative
- 1 Niwot Community Association representative
- 3 Business representatives
- 2 Members-at-Large
TERM: Staggered (1-5 years)
(Note: Terms run from March 1st – February 28th)
MEETINGS: First Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., Niwot Inn, 342 2nd
Ave., Niwot
COORDINATOR: Megan Davis, Policy Analyst, 303-441-3562
PURPOSE: Makes recommendations to
the Board of County Commissioners on open space acquisitions and management
issues.
MEMBERSHIP: 9
TERM: 3 years
MEETINGS: 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. until adjourned
(may run until 10
p.m. or later if necessary), Commissioners' Hearing Room, 1325 Pearl
St., Boulder
COORDINATOR: Vivienne Jannatpour, 303-678-6277
PLANNING COMMISSION
Application (PDF)
PURPOSE: Advises the County
Commissioners on planning matters and has statutory responsibility for
implementation of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
MEMBERSHIP: 9
TERM: 3 years
MEETINGS: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m., to reconvene at 7:00 p.m. (if
needed), Commissioners' Hearing Room, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder
COORDINATOR: Meredith Lanning, 720-564-2638
PURPOSE: To advise the Board of County Commissioners on
major waste diversion policies and strategies. At the direction of the Board of
County Commissioners, to develop policy and action recommendations for a long
range county-wide
solid waste management plan. MEMBERSHIP: 20 Members:
- 1
appointed representative from each of the 9 municipalities in the county
- 1 appointed representative from the City and County of
Broomfield
- 1 appointed representative from unincorporated Boulder
County
- 5 at-large members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
- 1 representative, appointed by the Commissioners, from each of the following
agencies: Eco-Cycle, Center for ReSource Conservation and CU Recycling
- 1 representative from the Boulder County Commissioners'
Office
TERM: 2 or 4 years
Note: New members will serve a 4-year term. Reappointments will serve a 2-year
or 4-year term.
Length of term will be decided by the Board of County Commissioners for the
At-Large positions. Cities and
towns will decide for their municipality.
MEETINGS: 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m., Boulder
County Recycling Center, 1901 63rd Street, Boulder
COORDINATOR: Gale Elstun 720-564-2222
PURPOSE: This committee serves as advisors to the
Boulder County Department of Social Services; serves as a vehicle for education
and communication with community leaders, citizens and clients; and enables
community leaders, DSS volunteers, citizens and clients to make recommendations
on improving the effectiveness of the Social Services Department.
MEMBERSHIP: 10 members, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
TERM: 3 years
MEETINGS: First Wednesday of the month from 8:15-10 a.m., Flatirons Room, 3460 N. Broadway, Boulder
COORDINATOR: Sue Tiernan, 303-441-1004
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