Spokane County seeking board, commission members

Spokane County is seeking volunteers to serve on boards and commissions overseeing trash disposal, property values and Sheriff’s Office employees.

Applications can be found on spokanecounty.org under “Boards and Commissions.” For more information, contact the county commissioners’ clerk, Ginna Vasquez, at (509) 477-2268 or gvasquez@spokanecounty.org.

Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The committee helps develop programs and policies regarding garbage collection and disposal. It holds public meetings once a month at the county’s Water Resource Center, 1044 N. Freya St.

In accordance with a new state law, the committee is seeking a member to represent agriculture interests, such as a farmer, conservation district employee, state or federal agriculture employee, or cooperative extension agent. Terms last four years.

Board of Equalization

The board examines real estate values when landowners appeal their property tax rates. It meets every Monday for about three hours, and members are paid $100 per meeting.

Terms last three years. The board is seeking three members to serve after current terms expire on May 1.

Civil Service Commission

The commission reviews applications, hears grievances and investigates disciplinary issues for the Sheriff’s Office. It meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the county’s Human Resources Building, 1229 W. Mallon Ave. Members are expected to review files and participate in special meetings on some other days.

Applicants must have lived in Spokane County for at least two years and must be a registered voter. At the time of appointment, only three of the commission’s five members can belong to the same political party.

Terms last six years. The commission is seeking a member to serve after a current term expires on March 15.