AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
5 Vacancies. Positions are for agricultural producers, agricultural processing industry, citizen consumer of agricultural products and citizen with expertise in agricultural programs. This committee assists in the implementation of numerous policies and tasks relating to protecting and enhancing the long-term viability of agriculture. The thirteen members of the AAC meet monthly from October through April and serve a four-year term Executive-appointed.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
2 Vacancies - The committee meets periodically to provide guidance to the County regarding making its facilities and programs accessible to those with disabilities. The committee also reviews the ADA coordinator’s complaint resolution decisions and makes necessary recommendations for improvements to accessibility. Members meet quarterly and serve a three-year term. Executive-appointed. 

CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM (CEP) OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
1 Vacancy – farmer position. This committee provides oversight and evaluation of the Conservation Easement Program for Whatcom County. The program enhances the protection of the County's farmland, forestland, and ecological areas, enhances the long-term viability of agricultural and forestry enterprises within the County and provides public benefit by retaining properties in permanent resource use. Members meet on a monthly basis, as needed and serve a four year term. Executive-appointed.

COUNTY APPEALS BOARD
1 Vacancy – applicant must be a member of one of the construction trades (building, structural, architectural, plumbing, engineering, or mechanical). This Board receives and rules on appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official and/or fire marshal relative to the application and interpretation of the building construction and maintenance codes as adopted by the county, with responsibility to publish all findings. Board members meet on an as-needed basis and serve a three-year term. Executive-appointed.

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
2 Vacancies – Applicants must have professional expertise that relates to development standards. The TAC (1) reviews and recommends, for County Executive consideration, all proposed new, and proposed revisions to, Whatcom County Development Standards, and (2) hears and recommends, for subsequent County Executive consideration, appeals to Technical Administrator Final Decisions. The TAC operates to ensure compliance with land use regulations and comprehensive plans. Seven members meet on an as-needed basis and serve a maximum of two 2-year terms. Executive-appointed.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD
1 Vacancy. Members shall include representatives of public, private, or voluntary agencies, representatives of local governmental units and citizens knowledgeable about developmental disabilities. The Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Whatcom County Health Department; it provides recommendations related to services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Board members meet 4th Monday on alternating months and serve three-year terms. Executive-appointed.

DRAYTON HARBOR SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICT
2 vacancies, one 4-year term and one partial term ending 1/31/2025. Meets quarterly. Members must have a direct interest in the shellfish protection district. Duties are to advise the County Council on the proposed actions and operations relating to the restoration of water quality in the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District. Council-appointed.

FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

• Any person interested in serving on the advisory committee may be appointed as an alternate for a term of six years. Alternate members shall be notified of each meeting and are encouraged to attend.

Meets the second Thursday of the month or as needed. Committee assists and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in performing flood damage repairs, maintenance and improvements, and minimizing future flood damage through prevention and management on the Nooksack River, its watershed, and the other watersheds within Whatcom County. Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors-appointed

LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE

2 vacancies, representing Tax Collector This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the County Executive, advising on recommendations for use of this special fund as allowed in RCW 67.28.180. The committee membership shall adhere to rules described in RCW 67.28.1816 ensuring that the membership is composed of at lease two members who are tax collectors and two members who are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received through this tax. Executive-appointed.

NORTHWEST SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
3 upcoming vacancies (as of 6/30/23). Majority of board should include senior citizens representatives of local government, minority groups, and citizen, professional, and community organizations. The board serves as advisors to the Area Agency on Aging in order to develop and enhance a comprehensive service delivery system which meets the physical, social, and psychological needs of older people. Three-year term. Executive-appointed. 

OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
5 Vacancies, 4-year terms. Applicants must represent the active farming community within the county. The Open Space Advisory Committee advises the County Assessor in implementing assessment guidelines as established by the State Department of Revenue, for the assessment of open space, farms and agricultural lands, and timber lands. Meets annually. Council-appointed.

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
1 vacancy, 4-year term (current opening is for partial term ending 1/31/2025). Applicant must reside in District 5. This Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the County Executive and the Parks & Recreation Department on issues related to parks and recreation. Meets third Thursday of each month. Executive-appointed.

PORTAGE BAY SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICT
5 vacancies, 4-year terms. Two positions reserved for Lummi and Nooksack representatives. Meets quarterly. Members must have a direct interest in the shellfish protection district. Duties are to advise the County Council on the proposed actions and operations relating to the restoration of water quality in the Portage Bay Shellfish Protection District. Council-appointed.

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
1 Vacancy, partial term ending 1/31/2026. Meets monthly. The advisory board shall consist of a balance of persons with expertise, career experience, and consumer experience in areas impacting public health and with populations served by the health department, including healthcare access and quality; physical environment, including built and natural environments; social and economic sectors, including housing, basic needs, education, and employment; business and philanthropy; communities that experience health inequities; government, and; tribal communities and tribal government. Membership preference shall be given to tribal, racial, ethnic, and other minorities. Council-appointed. The board’s composition shall include: 

• Members with expertise and experience in the areas listed above
• Consumers of public health services
• Community members with lived experience in the areas listed above
• Community stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations, the business community, and those regulated by public health

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1 Vacancy, 3-year term. Meets quarterly. Applicants must represent agriculture. No two representatives can be from the same company or public interest group. The committee provides ongoing public input and advice to Whatcom County on solid waste management issues. Council-appointed.

SURFACE MINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
7 Vacancies, three 4-year terms and four 2-year terms. Meets quarterly. No two representatives can be from the same company or public interest group. Applicant must meet one of the following requirements: Civil or geotechnical engineer with no direct or indirect financial business ties to the industry; geologist; representative of agriculture; representative of forestry; representative of ground water as a potable, domestic supply, specifically a public water system or private well owner; ecologist, or; environmental consultant. The committee provides ongoing public input and advice to Whatcom County on issues related to surface mining in Whatcom County. Council-appointed

WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2 Vacancies, 4-year terms, applicants must have technical expertise in wildlife and habitat management or current or past professional experience such as, but not limited to, at least one of the following: wetlands manager, wildlife biologist, population conservation biologist, natural resources manager, watershed scientist, conservation ecological restoration specialist, forestry protection, or tribal representative. Council-appointed.