Boulder County Advisory Boards and Commissions

Advisory boards and commissions give residents the opportunity to have their voices heard within the Boulder County government. The county, in turn, benefits from this citizen input. Read about the boards and commissions below.

Our next recruitment period will be held in January 2010.

Please contact Carrie Haverfield for more information about board vacancies. Please note some boards have specific eligibility requirements.

• For more information and to apply, click on an individual advisory board or commission below.

Send completed applications to:
Carrie Haverfield, Commissioners' Office
PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
303-441-1688
303-441-4525 (Fax)

If you are a Boulder County employee interested in serving on an employee board or commission, please click here for Boulder County employee boards.

ADULT PROTECTION REVIEW TEAM

Application

Note: This board has a membership primarily comprised of agency representatives. The Commissioners’ Office only recruits for and appoints two Citizen Representatives.

PURPOSE: The purpose of the Boulder County Adult Protection Review Team is to ensure a broad range of community services are available to at risk adults:

“At Risk Adult” means an individual eighteen years of age or older who is susceptible to mistreatment or self neglect because the individual is unable to perform or obtain services necessary for the individual’s health, safety, or welfare or lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning the individual’s person or affairs.

MEMBERSHIP:  Not to exceed 24 individuals, nor be fewer than 10

TERM:  3 years

MEETINGS:  2nd Thursday of the month, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont.

COORDINATOR:  Mary Foehr, Adult Protection Service Mgr. 303-678-6008
 

AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL

Application

PURPOSE: The Aging Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Area Agency on Aging (Boulder County Aging Services), helps in the administration and planning of Older Americans Act programs, gathers information and ideas that could help to coordinate the delivery of services and that respond effectively to the strengths and needs of older adults throughout Boulder County.

MEMBERSHIP: Up to 22

LOCATION: Moves around the County

COORDINATOR: Laura Mathews, Aging Advisory Council Coordinator, 303-441-1583

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Application

PURPOSE: Hears appeals and grants variances by statutory authority to the Boulder County Land Use Code.

MEMBERSHIP: 5

TERM: 1-2 years for new appointees; 3 years for re-appointed members

MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday of month at 4 p.m., Land Use Conference Room or Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Boulder

COORDINATOR: Meredith Lanning, 720-564-2638

BOARD OF HEALTH

Application

PURPOSE: Established by Colorado Revised Statutes, the Board of Health serves as the governing board of Boulder County Public Health (BCPH). Responsibilities include establishing policy for BCPH, providing oversight of the department, approving the department's budget, and selecting and supervising the Public Health director.

MEMBERSHIP: 5

TERM: 5 years (staggered terms)

MEETINGS: 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Public Health Auditorium, 3450 Broadway, Boulder

COORDINATOR: Tammy Golden, 303-441-1141

BOARD OF REVIEW

Application

PURPOSE: Hears and decides, by statutory authority, technical appeals to the interpretation of the Boulder County Building Code. Reviews proposed building code amendments and makes recommendations  to the Commissioners prior to adoption.

MEMBERSHIP: 5 Members; 2 Associate Members

TERM: Three 3-year terms; Two 2-year terms; Two 1-year terms

MEETINGS: Last Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., Commissioners' Hearing Room, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder

COORDINATOR: Jeff Dwight, Chief Building Official, 720-564-2610

BOULDER COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL

Application

PURPOSE: To develop recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the yearly distribution plan within Boulder County for the County's portion of the Metropolitan Scientific and Cultural Facilities District sales tax collected.

MEMBERSHIP:  9

MEETINGS Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Commissioners' Conference Room, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder

CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL

Application

PURPOSE: To review and make recommendations concerning grievances of alleged inappropriate conduct by the Boulder County Department of Social Services personal in the performance of their duties.

MEMBERSHIP: 5 regular members and 2 alternates

LOCATION: Location that accommodates the client

COORDINATOR: Jackie Antoine, 303-441-1654

COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS ADMINISTERING BOARD

Application

PURPOSE: To oversee program development that provides opportunities for education, self-sufficiency and community involvement for disenfranchised and low-income people.

MEMBERSHIP: 15 members:

• 5 from the private sector

• 5 from the public sector

• 5 from the sow-Income sector

TERM: 2 years

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD

Application

PURPOSE: To screen and approve state funding for halfway house placements in Boulder County; monitor community based alternatives to incarceration and act in an advisory capacity on relevant criminal justice issues.

MEMBERSHIP: 4 Agency Representatives; 9 Citizen Representatives

TERM: 3 years

MEETINGS: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.,  Justice Center Community Justice Services Conference Room, 6th and Canyon, Boulder

COORDINATOR: Debra Stein, 303-441-3664
 

EXTENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Application

PURPOSE: Plans and reviews Cooperative Extension activities and assists in legislative activities that support the Extension.

MEMBERSHIP: 9 appointed by the Commissioners, plus 2 ex-officio members. Additionally, the Extension Service Advisory Committee appoints up to 9 members who represent program areas such as Agriculture, Nutrition, 4-H.

FIRE CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE

Application

PURPOSE: Reviews adopted fire codes and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners as to whether the code shall become enforceable in unincorporated Boulder County.

MEMBERSHIP: 5

LOCATION: Commissioners' Hearing Room, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE POLICY COUNCIL

Application

PURPOSE: To promote a locally-based food and agricultural system that advances Boulder County's economic, environmental and social well-being, through research, education and public policy.

MEMBERSHIP: 10-13

• 3-4 Agriculture Production representatives
• 3-4 Business/retail representatives
• 1 Community Food Share representative
• 4 Members-at-large

TERM: Staggered 3-year terms

MEETINGS: 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.;  meetings are held at the following locations:

• Boulder County Parks & Open Space Building, 5201 St. Vrain Road, Longmont
•  Boulder County Fairgrounds – CSU Extension Office, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont

COORDINATOR: Adrian Card, Extension Agent, Agricultural and
Natural Resources, 303-678-6383

HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD

Application

PURPOSE: Decides on designations of historic structures and sites, assists in the development of the historic survey, provides historic preservation education and assists county staff in determining the historic significance of structures older than 50 years for which a building permit has been applied.

MEMBERSHIP: 7 to 9 members:

• 1 member knowledgeable in mining practices and the history of mining in Boulder County
• 1 member knowledgeable in agricultural practices and the history of agriculture in Boulder County
• 1 member who is an architect
• 1 member who is a member of the historic preservation community
• 1 member who is not affiliated with the historic preservation community
• 2-4 member-at-large representatives

TERM: 3 years

MEETINGS: 1st Thursday night of each month at 6 p.m. (unless canceled due to a lack of dockets), Commissioners' Hearing Room, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder.

Note: There are also occasional site visits and subcommittee meetings that usually meet during business hours.

COORDINATOR: Denise Grimm, Land Use staff,  720-564-2611

MOSQUITO CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD

Application

PURPOSE: To protect the health and well-being of the people and environment in the Boulder County Mosquito Control District through:  promoting an integrated pest management program; collaborating with other agencies to control mosquito-borne diseases; educating the citizens of the Boulder County Mosquito Control District to assist in identifying and reducing mosquito breeding sites around their homes and neighborhoods; and advising the County Commissioners and Boulder County Public Health on mosquito control activities and needs.

MEMBERSHIP: 5-7

NIWOT LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Forms:

• Application (PDF)

• Niwot Local Improvement District Project Request Procedures (PDF)

• Project Funding Request Form (Word version)

PURPOSE: The committee serves as an independent board to provide the Boulder County Commissioners with recommendations for improvements to the Niwot Local Improvement District (LID). The Committee will prioritize expenditures for the LID sales tax revenue for projects including but not limited to capital improvements, community events and promotion, transportation, and transit improvements. The committee will report back to the Boulder County Commissioners who serve as the Board of the Niwot LID.

MEMBERSHIP:  7

• 1 Niwot Business Association representative
• 1 Niwot Community Association representative
• 4 Business representatives
• 3 Members-at-Large

TERM: Staggered (1-5 years)

MEETINGS: First Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., Eagle Place Senior Center, Community Room, 6790 N. 79th Street, Niwot.

COORDINATOR: Megan Davis, Policy Analyst, 303-441-3562

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Application

PURPOSE: Makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on open space acquisitions and management issues.

PLANNING COMMISSION

Application

PURPOSE:  Advises the County Commissioners on planning matters and has statutory responsibility for implementation of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.

RESOURCE CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD

Application

PURPOSE: To advise the Board of County Commissioners on major waste diversion policies and strategies. At the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, to develop policy and action recommendations for a long range county-wide
solid waste management plan.

MEMBERSHIP: 20 Members:

• 1 appointed representative from each of the 9 municipalities in the county
• 1 appointed representative from the City and County of Broomfield
• 1 appointed representative from unincorporated Boulder County
• 5 at-large members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
• 1 representative, appointed by the Commissioners, from each of the following agencies: Eco-Cycle, Center for ReSource Conservation and CU Recycling
• 1 representative from the Boulder County Commissioners' Office

TERM: 2 or 4 years

Note: New members will serve a 4-year term. Reappointments will serve a 2-year or 4-year term. Length of term will be decided by the Board of County Commissioners for the At-Large positions. Cities and
towns will decide for their municipality.

MEETINGS: 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m., Boulder County Recycling Center, 1901 63rd Street, Boulder

COORDINATOR: Gale Elstun, 720-564-2222