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Boards, Commissions & Committees A-F
Boards and commissions that serve the citizens of San Juan County.
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Agendas & Minutes
Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees.
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Board & Committee Vacancies
View a listing of board and committee vacancies and how to apply for one of the vacancies.
- New Board-Committee Member Training
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Agricultural Resources Committee
The Agricultural Resources Committee advises the Council about issues affecting the agricultural environment of the County by identifying emerging issues relating to local and regional agriculture.
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Agricultural Tax Advisory Committee
The provides input on Agricultural Property Tax policies. Guiding resolution is Resolution 48-2012.
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Action Agenda Oversight Group / SJ-LIO
Recognizing that ecosystem recovery requires local actions to best motivate change, San Juan County and federally-recognized local tribes in cooperation with a state agency called the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) established a Local Integrating Organization (LIO).
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Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization is wholly separate and apart from the Assessors Office. It is comprised of three County residents appointed by the San Juan County Council, and are selected for their knowledge of real estate values.
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Board of Health
The Board of Health has responsibility over all matters pertaining to the preservation of the life and health of the people of San Juan County.
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Building Advisory Council
Developed to assist the Council and Building Department regarding the implementation of building codes, public education regarding the construction and permit process, and to provide assistance or advice to the Council related to building code adoption and implementation in San Juan County.
- Charter Review Commission
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Citizens Salary Commission
The Citizens Salary Commission shall have the duty as determined by the Commission to review and set the salaries of County Elected Officials.
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Civil Service Board
This commission establishes a merit system of employment for county deputy sheriffs and other employees of the office of SJC Sheriff, thereby raising the standards and efficiency of such offices and law enforcement in general.
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Clean Water Advisory Committee
Clean, fresh water is vital to our drinking water supply and our watershed creeks and wetlands. Natural flowing surface water and treated storm water from impervious areas infiltrate into our ground water or drains to nearshore beaches and the Salish Sea.
- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee
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Eastsound Design Review Committee
The Eastsound Design Review Committee shall be empowered to grant design approval to projects which may not comply with the architectural standards.
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Eastsound Planning Review Committee
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee shall advise the Planning Department, Planning Commission and Council on land use and development matters affecting Eastsound.
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Employee Safety Committee
View the Employee Safety Committee agendas and minutes.
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Fair Board
The Fair Board, through its appointed staff, directs and administers the management of the County fair and fairgrounds including buildings and equipment, and oversees the budget under the direction of the Council.
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Ferry Advisory Committee
The Ferry Advisory Committee provides study and recommends resolutions in ferry transportation matters as these affect the San Juan Islands.
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Agendas & Minutes
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Boards, Commissions & Committees H-V
- Hearing Examiner
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Housing Advisory Committee
The Commission recommends affordable housing goals, strategies and programs to meet the affordable housing needs of the County.
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Human Services Advisory Board
The Advisory Board oversees the aims, purposes and programs in the fields of public health, alcohol and drug abuse, developmental disabilities, mental health and early childhood education in accordance with WA State code and provides the Council and public with information and advice. This board consists of nine to fifteen members serving three-year staggered terms.
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Land Bank Commission
The Land Bank shall preserve areas in SJC that have environmental, agricultural, aesthetic, and cultural value, and act as the mechanism to implement the acquisition of various real property interests in conservation areas as authorized law.
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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is an advisory committee to the Council and will review and comment on any proposed increase on the rate of tax imposed; repeal of an exemption from a tax imposed; change in the use of revenue received; or change in the SJC Code regarding Hotel/Motel funds.
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Lopez Island Library
Find members on the Lopez Island Library committee.
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Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District
The district oversees the operation of the Lopez Solid Waste Facility.
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Lopez Village Planning Review Committee
A Lopez Village Planning Review Committee (LVPRC) was appointed by the County Council to develop a subarea plan proposal for the Lopez Village Urban Growth Area.
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Marine Resources Committee
The Marine Resources Committee shall protect and restore the marine resources of San Juan Committee in furtherance of the benchmarks of the Murray-Metcalf Northwest Straits Citizen Advisory Commission.
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Northwest Senior Services
Under the Northwest Regional Council this board advises the Area Agency on Aging and Council on the needs of area senior citizens and adults with functional disabilities.
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Noxious Weed Control Board
The board is an advisory board to the County regarding the state noxious weed program and has rule making and administrative responsibilities under chapter 17.10 RCW, serving as responsible stewards of Washington by protecting and preserving the land and resources from the degrading impact of noxious weeds.
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Open Space Advisory Team
The purpose of the Advisory Team is to provide an objective and diversified review and evaluation of the resources/features under consideration and develop recommendations for the Planning Department, Planning Commission and Council.
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Orcas Library Committee
Find out who the members are in the Orcas Library Committee.
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Parks & Recreation Commission
The Commission is a volunteer citizen's advisory body appointed by the San Juan County Council.
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Planning Commission
Planning Commission advises Community Development and Council on land use issues, code and comprehensive plan amendments and open space applications.
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San Juan Island Library
Here you will find members and contact information for the library committee.
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee
The SWAC shall advise on all aspects of solid waste management planning; assist in the development of programs and policies concerning solid waste management; and recommend appropriate public policy to the Council and the Friday Harbor Town Council.
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Veterans Advisory Board
Here you will find member term information and background on the board.
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Community Development
To support healthy, diverse, sustainable island communities, and a high quality of life through effective planning, administration, and enforcement of building and land use codes that balance and accommodate appropriate development of the community while protecting the natural environment.
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County Government
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County Council
Find out when the council meets and how the council is elected.
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County Code
The Clerk of the County Council's Office has the official version of the San Juan County Code. Users should contact the Clerk of the County Council's Office for ordinances passed subsequently.
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Adopted Ordinances
View the San Juan County adopted ordinances.
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Approved Resolutions
Resolutions
- Pending Documents for Public Hearing
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County Council
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County Management
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County Manager
An Administrative Services Department was created in 1994 to assist the Board of Commissioners in handling internal tasks necessary for a organization with over 200 full and part-time employees.
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Board of Equalization
The board is directed by state law, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
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GIS
While GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems, you can better imagine it as the marriage of information (such as a spreadsheet) and a map.
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Human Resources
Find benefit information, job descriptions, current job openings, and employment applications.
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Information Services
Information Services provides technology management for all County departments.
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County Manager
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Elections Office
New Elections Site
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Environmental Resources
We preserve our fresh water resources, protect the marine environment, and manage recycling and solid waste throughout the County by implementing projects and programs in partnership with others.
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Solid Waste Utility
Washington State has a system of waste management that relies on partnerships among state and local governments and the private sector.
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Marine Programs
Summary of San Juan County's Marine Programs
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Clean Water Utility
Clean water is critical to the Islands’ renowned natural resources and healthy Island living. Learn about the various programs and projects implemented by the Clean Water Utility (CWU) and our partners, to help ensure water in the Is lands are well managed as One Water, Clean Water.
- Cultural Resources
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Solid Waste Utility
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Finance & Records
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Assessor
The Assessor's primary duty is to determine the value of all taxable real and personal property for the purpose of equitable tax distribution for various taxing districts.
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Auditor
The County Auditor's Office is responsible for financial services, supervising elections, registering voters, licensing and recording of legal documents.
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Treasurer
The County Treasurer serves as the Ex Officio Treasurer for Junior Districts and School Districts and is the custodian of all funds for the County, Junior Districts and School Districts.
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Assessor
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Health & Community Services
The Department of Health and Community Services provides a wide array of direct public health services and referral to additional social services available in the community.
- Administration
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Community Health
Our goal is to provide population-based services and assure access to preventive health services in the community.
- Environmental Health
- Human Services
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Senior Services
Senior Services programs are offered under contract with Northwest Regional Council through the San Juan County Health and Community Services Department with significant support from the Senior Services Council of San Juan County, Inc., a Washington 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
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Judicial & Legal
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County Clerk
The County Clerk and the Superior Court Clerk handle court cases, jury duty, passports, and bail bonding information.
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District Court
The District Court handles adult probation, civil and criminal cases, protective orders, names changes, and parking tickets.
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Juvenile Court Services
Juvenile Court Services (JCS) is most frequently associated with juvenile offender services.
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Prosecuting Attorney
The San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney is a small law office with the elected prosecutor, four full-time deputy prosecutors, two people working in the victim services center, and four to five staff positions.
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County Coroner
County Coroner
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Superior Court
The Superior Court's primary purpose is to decide cases fairly and impartially, based solely on applicable facts and law.
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County Clerk
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Parks, Recreation & Fair
Come enjoy our islands and visit any of our seventeen parks located on San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw Island.
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Camping Information
Learn about reserving a campsite, what is allowed and what isn't and local amenities.
- RV Camping
- Fair Master Plan Update
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County Day Parks
Come enjoy our islands and visit any of our 17 parks located on San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw Island.
- San Juan Island
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Lopez Island
Learn how to easily get to the island, fee information and what amenities are available.
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Shaw Island
Find out what kind of amenities are available at Shaw Island and what their fees look like.
- Orcas Island
- Parks & Rec Commission
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Volunteer Opportunities
San Juan County Parks is seeking volunteers to help out in your beautiful county parks. Help us keep a favorite park open by assisting with grounds maintenance, litter pick-up, monitoring park activities, public information and outreach, park interpretation, data entry or special projects.
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Report Volunteer Hours
Use our online form to log volunteer hours.
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Parks Policy Manual (PDF)
Read through the current policy manual for additional details.
- San Juan County Fair
- Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan
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San Juan County Parks Retail
Memories are made in the San Juan Islands! Capture your visit to San Juan County Parks with a special keepsake. Unique designs for each park. Every purchase helps support our parks!
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Camping Information
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Agriculture and Conservation
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Agriculture Resource Committee
The Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) was established by San Juan County (SJC) Barn Fence Council in 2005 with the mission to protect and restore agriculture in SJC.
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Land Bank
To preserve in perpetuity areas in the county that have environmental, agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, scientific, historic, scenic or low-intensity recreational value and to protect existing and future sources of potable water.
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WSU Extension
WSU Extension in San Juan County is a partnership between Washington State University and San Juan County government to bring valuable research-based information to the residents of San Juan County.
- Leave No Trace
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Agriculture Resource Committee
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Public Safety
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Sheriff
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is committed to protect and serve all of the residents and visitors on the beautiful San Juan Islands!
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Fire Marshal
It is the mission of the San Juan County Fire Marshal's Office to provide professional life safety protection and reduce the harm associated with fires, explosions and mechanical failure to the citizens of San Juan County through inspection, prevention, and investigation.
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Emergency Management
The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) exists to help the islands prepare for, respond to, and recover from disaster and large scale emergencies of all kinds.
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Sheriff
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Public Works
The Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of facilities and programs that support essential public services related to transportation, storm water and solid waste.
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Current Projects
Learn more about local current projects in the Public Works.
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County Roads
The county transportation system encompasses all of the San Juan Islands. It brings people and goods into the community and provides the means by which they can move freely within each island from one activity to another.
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Map Gallery
San Juan County Maps
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Permits
The Public Works department administers both the Right of Way Permit and the Oversize Vehicle Permit. Learn how to obtain one.
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Standard Plans
Standard Plans
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Current Projects