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The INDEPENDENT, February 4, 2010 Page 13 Love animals? Washington County Forum may be of interest to you On Monday February 8, 2010, Washington County’s Public Affairs Forum (PAF) will hear a report from Debbie Wood, Executive Director of Washington County Animal Services, located at the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro. The shelter cares for lost an- New board members are sought The following Washington County boards are seeking ap- plications for new members: Behavioral Health Council – 10 positions. The Behavioral Health Council identifies com- munity needs, recommends funding priorities, and helps se- lect and evaluate service providers. The County’s em- phasis on contracting with community agencies for social services makes the work of this volunteer advisory council criti- cal. This board meets on each fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. Members: Nineteen mem- bers each serve three year terms. Commission on Children and Families – 3 positions. The Commission’s charge is to help children reach their full poten- tial and to support families and the community in achieving that goal. Working with many partners, the Commission looks at conditions in the com- munity that affect children and families and recommends planned strategies and funding to improve those conditions. Commission meets the second Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. Members: Fifteen members each serve a four year term. Housing Advisory Commit- Ye Olde Dingheiser tee – 5 positions. The Commit- tee assists the Board of Com- missioners and the Department of Housing Services to provide affordable housing. The com- mittee meets the third Thurs- day of each month at 9:00 a.m. Members each serve for three years. The application deadline is March 2, or when all vacancies are filled. Applications may be obtained by visiting the Web site or by calling 503-846-8685. Descriptions of all the boards can also be found on the Boards and Commissions web site. Boards, committees, and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington Coun- ty. Committees themselves do not pass ordinances or estab- lish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recom- mendations. Commission members are volunteers ap- pointed by the County Board of Commissioners. Members must be residents of Washing- ton County. Serving on an ap- pointed board or commission is a great way for Washington County residents to participate in decisions that affect them and to learn more about how local government works. imals, finds homes for aban- doned pets, licenses dogs, en- forces animal cruelty laws and protects people from danger- ous animals. There are an esti- mated 100,000 dogs and 120,000 cats in Washington County. Each year, the shelter provides care for more than 7,500 animals, responds to more than 8500 citizen calls, and does community outreach at schools, fairs, and events. The PAF meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 18925 NW Tanasbourne Drive, across from the Evergreen movie the- aters in Tanasbourne. Lunch is $13; $8 for soup and salad only; the lunches are open to the public. Founded in 1956, the Public Affairs Forum pro- vides a common meeting place for the interchange of ideas and to stimulate thinking on civic matters. Each week the Forum brings together community leaders, members and guests who care about what happens in Washington County, the metro region and the state of Oregon. Speakers from gov- ernment, business, science, the arts and education address the Forum. Members have the opportunity to question speak- ers – which sometimes is the most interesting part of the pro- gram. The Forum is a neutral are- na for the education of mem- bers and the public. 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