Boards and Commissions
Linn County Committees and Commissions
ALCOHOL & DRUG PLANNING COMMITTEE: The Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee shall serve to insure the orderly development of needed services in the area of alcohol and other drugs in Linn County by performing the following functions: 1) To act in an advisory capacity to the Linn County Board of Commissioners in the development and operations of services to prevent and treat alcohol and drug dependency problems; 2) To coordinate planning for local programs dealing with prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of alcohol and other drug problems; 3) to review and comment on applications for local, state, and federal funds for local alcohol and drug programs; and 4) To develop the alcohol and drug services portion of the Linn County Biennial Implementation Plan for Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug, and Problem Gambling Services, when required by the state, and subject to the review of the Board of Commissioners. Term: 3 years. Meets the 3rd Wednesday in Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept and Nov.
AMBULANCE SERVICE AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Committee is composed of nine members – eight (8) professionals and one (1) public member. The purposes of the Committee include: 1) to ensure the best quality of delivery of the most efficient and effective pre-hospital emergency care possible with the available resources; (2) to reduce needless attention by state regulatory agencies to problems that can be resolved locally; (3) to increase local awareness of potential problems that may exist; and (4) to increase the awareness of ambulance medical directors regarding area concerns and activities. Term: 2 years. Meets the 3rd Thursday at 1:00 p.m. each Quarter.
BOARD OF PROPERTY TAX APPEALS: The Board of Property Tax Appeals hears petitions for the reduction of the value of property placed on the roll by the County Assessor. The Board also considers requests to waive penalties assessed for the late filings of property returns. Term: 1 year. Convenes first Monday in February of each year.
BUDGET COMMITTEE: The Committee reviews and approves the county budget, limits the amount of tax which may be levied by the county and establishes a tentative maximum for total permissible expenditures for each fund. Term: 3 years. Meets in April and/or as needed.
COMMUNITY SERVICES CONSORTIUM (LINN, BENTON AND LINCOLN COUNTIES):
COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY COUNCIL: The purpose of the Advisory Board is to provide recommendation to the CSC Governing Board on services, contracts, program design, content, and budget of Consortium approaches to addressing the needs of low-income persons and to the alleviation of conditions leading to poverty. Its area of jurisdiction shall be Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. Term: 3 years.
COMPENSATION BOARD: In accordance to ORS 204.112, the purpose of the Compensation Board is to annually recommend a compensation schedule for the County elective officers. The Board annually reviews the compensation paid to persons comparably employed by the State of Oregon, local public bodies and private businesses within a labor market deemed appropriate by the board for each elective officer. Term: 3 years. Meets in March and as needed.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADVISORY BOARD: The Board shall consist of nine (9) persons. The purpose of the Board shall be to advise the Linn County Board of Commissioners and the Linn County Department of Health Services regarding the county’s developmental disability related activities, programs and policies. Term: 3 years. Meets the second Tuesday of each month.
4-H AND EXTENSION SERVICE DISTRICT BUDGET COMMITTEE: The Committee reviews and approves the 4-H and Extension Service District Budget. Terms: 3 years. Meets in March and May and/or as needed. Term: 3 years
FAIR BOARD: The Board is primarily a policy-making group involved with the annual Linn County Fair. The Board provides budget and policy recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on all issues and activities regarding the Linn County Fair. Term: 3 years.
HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: The council advises the Board of Commissioners and the Linn County Department of Health Services of activities, programs, and policies of the County Department of Health Services, Public Health and Environmental Health programs. With concurrence of the Board of Commissioners, the council advises the State Health Division and the Oregon Legislature on public and environmental health related legislation, activities, programs, and policies. The council provides a citizen perspective and identifies unmet public and environmental health needs of county residents. Term: 3 years. Meets bi-monthly.
HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION (HRC): The HRC conducts public meetings and implements the Linn County Historic Preservation Program. The HRC: 1) Maintains the Linn County Inventory of Historic Resources and the Linn County Register of Historic Resources; 2) Takes action to include a potential historic resource on or to remove a listed resource from the Historic Register; 3) Reviews permit applications for alterations to or demolition of historic resources; 4) Reviews land use actions that may impact an historic resource; 5) Makes recommendations on National Register and State Historic resource nominations; and 6) Works to increase public awareness and appreciation of historic resources. Term: 3 years. Meets: Quarterly.
HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMISSION: The commission advises the Linn County Parks & Recreation Director on matters relating to the operation, maintenance, promotion and development of the Linn County Historical Museum and the Moyer House. The commission, through the Parks & Recreation Director, also advises the Linn County Board of Commissioners on matters relating to the Linn County Historical Museum and Moyer House. The Linn County Board of Commissioners establishes all major policies governing the Historical Museum and Moyer House. Term: 3 years. Meets the 2nd Monday every other month at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum.
LINN-BENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY: The authority was created by the Boards of Commissioners of Linn and Benton Counties to provide a vehicle for accessing federal low-income housing program funds to provide the opportunity for decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing to lower income families residing or wishing to reside in the two counties. In addition to the federally funded programs administered by the authority, they have endeavored to develop other local programs to help meet the additional low-income housing needs of our area. Term: 4 years.
LINN LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Linn Local Advisory Committee (LLAC) will ensure that the integrated health care needs of all Linn County residents and their community are effectively and efficiently addressed. The LLAC will parallel, in structure, function and membership the established InterCommunity Health Network (IHN-CCO) regional Community Advisory Council (CAC). Term: 3 years; Meets monthly.
LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL: The purpose of the Council is to: 1) promote public safety and reduce crime; 2) assist the Oregon Department of Corrections by and through its Linn County Parole and Probation Office in the development of the Linn County Community Correction Plan which ensures accountability, responsibility, consequences and respect for both the adult and juvenile justice systems; and 3) to encourage effective, coordinated, and balanced approaches to the prevention of crime, the reduction of recidivism and the creation of safe communities in Linn County. Term: 2 years.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD: The Board shall consist of up to fifteen (15) members. The purpose of the Board shall be to advise the Linn County Board of Commissioners and the Linn County Department of Health Services of the county's mental health related activities, programs and policies. Term: 3 years. Meets every other month on the 4th Tuesday.
NOXIOUS WEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The committee researches areas within Linn County to address the issue of noxious weeds and provide guidance and recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Term: 3 years. Meets quarterly.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION: The commission assists and advises the Linn County Parks & Recreation Director in the planning and operation of the county's Parks and Recreation Program. The Linn County Board of Commissioners establishes all major policies governing the Parks and Recreation Program. Term: 4 years. Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday every other month beginning in January (meets as needed during the summer months).
PLANNING COMMISSION: The Commission holds public meetings and reviews land use planning issues on the second Tuesday of each month. The Commission conducts public hearings and makes decisions on land use applications such as conditional use permits and variances and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding Comprehensive Plan and Development Code map and text amendments and other land use policies. Term: 4 years. Typically meets once per month.
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: To assist the Board of Commissioners in critical planning and implementation in solid waste management. First priority shall be given to those areas assigned by the Board and otherwise to recycling and refuse and matters related to those fields. Term: 3 years. Meets 4th Tuesday in May.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Transportation Advisory Committee advises the Linn County Board of Commissioners regarding public transportation activities, programs, policies and allocation of funds. This includes transportation services provided by public agencies, as well as, non-profit organizations which receive public funds for transportation operations and capital. Term: 3 years. Meets a minimum of twice a year and as needed.
