02/27/2007: "Want To Serve Your County?"

The pay is non-existent, the hours will drag on meeting-after-meeting -but on the bright side- if you are selected to serve on a Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Review Committee, you will receive many new ideas and advice -from many sources- that may be helpful to San Juan County as it works to make important choices in updating the Critical Areas section in the SJC Comprehensive Plan.

The Critical Areas section of the Comp. Plan is required by the state Growth Management Act to be reviewed, and updated, if necessary to meet the GMA. It has already been determined that the Plan is required to be updated, and so the County is soliciting individuals to volunteer to serve on the CAO Review Committee in accordance with Resolution 56-2006 "Critical Areas Ordinance Public Participation Plan".

The Committee will review and revise the draft ordinance, with a goal of developing an ordinance that meets the requirements of the Growth Management Act and is acceptable to the residents of San Juan County. It is anticipated this group will begin meeting in May, and will meet every other week until the draft ordinance is completed.

If you are interested in volunteering, or would like additional information, please contact Shireene Hale at 370-7569 or shireeneh@co.san-juan.wa.us. Completed applications should be submitted to:

San Juan County Community
Development and Planning Department
Attn: Shireene
P.O. Box 947
Friday Harbor, WA 98250