From:  Tim Heider, Clackamas County Public Affairs Coordinator, 503-742-5911

Date: 5-25-10

Clackamas County Commissioners are seeking two volunteers to serve on the County's Community Health Council.  Membership requirements are guided by Council bylaws and federal regulations.  At this time, representation is needed from non-consumers from Clackamas County communities.  The Council is seeking applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas: business, marketing, finance, or legal.

The Council and the Board of County Commissioners are responsible for oversight of a federally funded grant that provides primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to residents of the County.  Council duties include working closely with staff to review and recommend service priorities for patients, determining program policies, and providing fiscal oversight.  In order to achieve a balance and countywide representation on the Council, applicants from various geographic areas in the county and various ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.  The Council meets monthly from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.  Interested individuals who meet the criteria outlined above are asked to complete an application form.  Applications may be completed and submitted at http://web3.co.clackamas.or.us/citizenin/app.asp

For an application form, contact Citizen Involvement at 503-655-8552. The application deadline is Monday, June 7.