The INDEPENDENT, November 3, 2005
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Several interesting spots County offering many online services
Washington County has introduced a central Land Use
open for volunteers
Web site menu from which the public (both pri-
• Search for Building Permits
Washington County is seek-
ing volunteers to serve on the
following advisory committees:
Arts, Heritage and Human-
ities Coalition (WCAHHC) ad-
ministers distribution of state
funds received by Washington
County from the Community
Cultural Participation Grant
Program of the Oregon Cultur-
al Trust. A competitive process
is used to distribute the funds
to Washington County organi-
zations and artists to address
priorities identified in the Wash-
ington County Cultural Plan. (4
terms to expire, plus 3 current
vacancies)
Public Safety Coordinat-
ing Council (PSCC) coordi-
nates local criminal justice and
juvenile justice policy. Makes
recommendations for the use
of state resources for public
safety purposes. (5 terms to
expire, plus 1 current vacancy)
Rural Roads Operations
and Maintenance Advisory
Committee (RROMAC) stud-
ies rural road operations and
maintenance concerns in
Washington County, works with
County staff to develop pro-
gram and funding alternatives
and makes recommendations
to the Board of County Com-
missioners. (7 terms to expire)
The application deadline is
December 5, 2005 or when all
vacancies are filled. Applica-
tions may be obtained from the
website: http://www.co.wash-
ington.or.us/cgi/boards/com-
mis.pl or by calling 503-846-
8685.
Commission members are
volunteers appointed by the
County Board of Commission-
ers. Members must be resi-
dents of Washington County.
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vate citizens and businesses) can make pay-
ments, find public information, download govern-
ment forms and contact government representa-
tives. For example, on-line transactions and
communication reduces the amount of paper-
work, streamlines the process and reduces the
time required to pay for County services. Work is
continuing on this site to make it easier for the
citizens and businesses of Washington County
to interact with the County.
To access these services, go to: http://
washtech.co.washington.or.us/eservices/
• Search for Land Development Case Files
• Review Measure 37 Case Data
Law Enforcement
• Report a Crime
• File a Traffic Complaint
• Jail Reserve Deputy Program
• Law Enforcement Reserve Program
• View the 24 Hour Arrest/Release Report
• View the Custody List
• View the Forced Release Report
County Calendars
• View Board of Commissioners Meetings Cal-
endar
• View Sheriff's Community Calendar
County Jobs
• Apply Online
Assessment and Taxation
• Pay Property Taxes
Maps
• View Campus Map
• Search for Survey-Related Data (iSpirits)
• Search for Land Record Data (Intermap)
Health
• Review County Restaurant Inspections
County Communications
• Subscribe to County News
Animal Services
• Renew Dog License (online payment)
• Donate to the Animal Shelter
(online donations)
County Indexes
• Perform a Library Search
• Search the Subject Index
• Search the Telephone Index
Elections
• Request Elections Absentee Ballot
• View Elections Temporary Job Listings
Watermaster
• View Gaging Station Inventory
Neighborhood Streets Program
• Request Neighborhood Streets Safety Infor-
mation
Purchasing
• Invitations to Bid and RFPs
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• Saturday 8am to 5pm
• Sunday 10am to 4pm