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Boards & Committees
- Open Positions
- Harney County Wolf Advisory Committee
- Harney County Budget Board
- Harney County Fair Board
- Harney County Local Community Health Partnership (LCHP)
- Harney County Library Advisory Board
- Harney County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC)
- Harney County Planning Commission
- Harney County is seeking letters from interested persons to serve on the Harney County Planning Commission. If persons would like to submit their name of consideration, please write a brief one-page letter of intent stating your occupation and area of the County in which you reside. Pursuant to ORS 215.020, the Planning Commission is made up of seven members and represents various areas around the County. As stated by ORS 215.030, the length of service for the Planning Commission is 4 years (one term) and shall be appointed by the governing body of the County. The Commission hears land use requests, such as conditional uses, variance requests and is the starting point of all land use plan amendments. Candidates for this position must live in Harney County. Commission members who travel long distances receive mileage reimbursements on a monthly basis. Appointed members attend monthly Planning Commission meetings at the Harney County Courthouse every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm.
For more information, please call the Planning Department at (541)573-6655. Email letters of interest to: Brandon.McMullen@harneycountyOR.gov
- Harney County is seeking letters from interested persons to serve on the Harney County Planning Commission. If persons would like to submit their name of consideration, please write a brief one-page letter of intent stating your occupation and area of the County in which you reside. Pursuant to ORS 215.020, the Planning Commission is made up of seven members and represents various areas around the County. As stated by ORS 215.030, the length of service for the Planning Commission is 4 years (one term) and shall be appointed by the governing body of the County. The Commission hears land use requests, such as conditional uses, variance requests and is the starting point of all land use plan amendments. Candidates for this position must live in Harney County. Commission members who travel long distances receive mileage reimbursements on a monthly basis. Appointed members attend monthly Planning Commission meetings at the Harney County Courthouse every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm.
- Harney County Safety Committee
- Harney County Weed Board
- Natural Resource Advisory Council
- Southeast Oregon Broadband Action Team (SEOBAT)
Boards & Committees
Harney County Safety Committee
The purpose of Harney County Safety Committee is to bring all Harney County employees together to achieve and maintain a safe, healthful workplace with the goal being to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses by involving employees and managers in identifying hazards and suggesting how to prevent them.
Volunteer Positions Open To Harney County Residents
Harney County is seeking dedicated volunteers to apply for several open board and committee positions. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and help shape our community’s future.
Harney County Planning Department
Harney County Planning Department ~ Open Position Harney Count is seeking letters from interested persons to serve on the Harney County Planning Commission. If persons would like to submit their name of consideration, please write a brief one-page letter of intent...
Harney County Budget Committee
This post has information regarding the 2024-2025 Harney County Budget Committee and its meeting schedule.
Southeast Oregon Broadband Action Team
Southeast Oregon Broadband Action Team (SEOBAT) Harney County has begun the foundational work to bring reliable, affordable, high speed internet to its remote communities.
Harney County Library Advisory Board
Harney County Library Advisory Board As advocates for the library, the responsibilities of the Advisory Board are as follows:• Propose rules and policies for the governance of the library for approval to the County Court.• Prepare and submit an annual budget request...
Harney County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council
The Harney County LPSCC is a collaborative effort created as a result of Senate Bill 1145 that brings together many community partners to address local criminal justice policy and resources. Over the years, Harney LPSCC has met to address and coordinate local issues around public safety.
Harney County Local Community Health Partnership
The Harney County LCHP works to develop productive local partnerships with community-based organizations, healthcare systems (medical, behavioral, and oral health), local governments, OHP members, Tribes, and other local entities who address Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity in order to facilitate locally driven health system transformation.
Harney County Fair Board
Learn more information about the Harney County Fair B.oard
Harney County Weed Board
Harney County Weed Board members are appointed by the County Court and make recommendations concerning noxious weed issues to County Court.