Harney County residents, your community needs you!
We are 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.
Please send your letters of interest, including your relevant experience and reasons for applying, to holly.york@harneycountyOR.gov.
The Harney County Court will confirm appointments in January 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved and make a difference.
Library Advisory Board
- Open position: 1
- Term duration: 4 years
- Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM
- Role: Propose rules and policies to the Harney County Court, prepare and submit a budget to the Budget Board, and provide community input to the librarian.
More information: Advisory Board – HARNEY COUNTY LIBRARY
Wolf Committee
- Open positions: 3
- Term: 4 years
- Meetings: As needed, open to the public
- Role: Assist in discussing non-lethal deterrent methods related to wolf depredation and make recommendations to the Harney County Court. Members may apply for grant compensation funds with ODA (ORS 690).
- Specialties needed:
- Livestock producers
- Local business owners
More information: Harney County Wolf Advisory Committee | Harney County, Oregon
Fair Board
- Open Positions: 2
- Term: 3 years
- Meetings: First Monday of every month at 6:00 PM
More information: Harney County Fair Board | Harney County, Oregon
Natural Resource Advisory Committee
- Open positions: 5
- Term: 2 years (unless otherwise specified)
- Meetings: As determined by the committee
- Specialties needed:
- Agriculture/BLM/Forestry
- Recreation/OHA
- Range
More information: Natural Resource Advisory Council | Harney County, Oregon
Elected Officials Compensation Board
- Open positions: 5
- Term: Yearly
- Meetings: As needed and determined by the board
- Role: Research, determine, and recommend the salaries of the elected officials to the budget board. Ideal candidates should possess payroll, compensation, and business experience.
More information: ORS 204.112 – County compensation board