Openings on various county boards and commissions

RBC | There are multiple boards and commissions that oversee or advise various aspects of life in Rio Blanco County. The following boards have positions available at this time. If you have an interest in a particular board or commission, or are simply interested in giving back to the community in a productive way, you are encouraged to submit an application. Some boards have specific qualifications for membership, but most need only an interested, engaged resident who is willing to be of service.

BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Building Board of Appeals consists of three voting members and one alternate who serve three year terms. The board serves as the board of review under state law to consider special requested exceptions to the terms of Rio Blanco County building codes in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the code. The group is also entitled to recommend amendments to the codes. Qualifications for membership on the panel include being a licensed professional engineer or architect, a building contractor or superintendent of construction, or qualified by experience or training to evaluate building construction matters. The panel meets as needed.

CITIZENS REVIEW PANEL

The Citizens Review Panel is required of the county by state child welfare law. This panel, which meets only as needed, is intended to provide a forum for grievances concerning any conflict in the conduct of county human services department personnel performing their duties.There are no term limits and no set number of members. Qualifications for panel membership include being representative of the community, having demonstrated personal or professional knowledge and experience with children, and not being an employee or agent of the state human services department or any county department. At least one member of the panel must be a parent of a minor child at the time of his or her appointment.

COLUMBINE PARK BOARD

The Columbine Park Board makes recommendations to the park facility director and the county commissioners in matters pertaining to the operation of Columbine Park in Rangely. The board is composed of five members, each serving a three-year term. The Columbine Board has been meeting every third Wednesday of the month in the evening

HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

The purpose of the Historic Preservation Board is to advise the BOCC on the protection and preservation of the county’s historic and cultural heritage. It is a five-person, three-year term board which meets only as needed.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission makes recommendations regarding the approval and conditions to the BOCC concerning land use applications and land use text amendments, land use planning regarding major impact reviews, major and minor subdivisions, single lot creations, as well as location and extent reviews. This commission meets as needed, typically the second and fourth Thursday nights of the month.

RANGELY CEMETERY DISTRICT

The Rangely Cemetery District Board makes recommendations for the operation of the Rangely Cemetery District. Each of the three members are appointed to serve a six-year term.

MEEKER CEMETERY DISTRICT

The Meeker Cemetery District Board directs the operation of the Meeker Cemetery District. This three-member board meets on the first Thursday of every month and members serve six-year terms.

WEED MANAGEMENT BOARD

The 10 members of the county weed management board are appointed to three year staggered terms. In addition to the 10 appointed by the BOCC, the BLM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the county extension office have advisory seats on the board. The board provides advice on weed management within Rio Blanco County and makes recommendations for the Rio Blanco County Undesirable Plant Management Plan. The board meets as needed. According to its bylaws, weed board members are to be residents of unincorporated Rio Blanco County and a majority must own 40 or more acres. They are also expected to possess practical knowledge of weed control.

COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD

This three-member/two-alternate board makes decisions regarding funding and other services as part of the Area Agencies on Aging Program which provides information and services to assist older adults and those who care for them. Each member of the board is appointed for only a one-year term. The group typically meets on the first Tuesday of every month, March through December. Qualifications are Rio Blanco County residency and being 60 or older. In addition, the group is part of the Northwest Colorado Area on Aging and typically travels to joint meetings with their counterparts from the other counties in the five-county region.

FAIR BOARD

The purpose of the Fair Board is to maintain and oversee a successful annual county fair. The board meets to recommend policy and sound, knowledgeable decisions about the county fair, and acts in an advisory capacity to the BOCC. Board meetings have typically been the last Thursday of each month, alternating between Meeker and Rangely. Each of the 10 members are appointed to staggered three-year terms.

FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT BOARD

Members of the Fairgrounds Management Board are in place to make recommendations to fairgrounds facility director Boyd Richardson and the BOCC regarding the needs of the county fairgrounds facility and its operation. It meets only as needed. This board is made up of six individuals, four appointed by the county commissioners for staggered three year terms. The other two members are to be appointed respectively by the Town of Meeker and the Eastern Rio Blanco Parks and Recreation District.

BOARD OF HEALTH

Members of the Board of Health include the three commissioners and three appointment members. Meetings are typically quarterly, but during the pandemic several emergency meetings have been called. In accordance with state statute: The Public Health Board utilizes science-based strategies to promote the health of the community; prevent disease, injury and premature death; and respond to environmental threats and emergencies that could impact human health. Applicants should have a background in environmental or behavioral science or health/medicine.

LODGING TAX BOARD (MEEKER AND RANGELY)

These three-person boards serve three year terms. Members are from the tourism industry within the areas where lodging tax is collected. They are responsible for appropriating funds from the Lodging Tax Tourism Fund to advertise and market local tourism for the areas they represent.

MEEKER COLORADO CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CORP. BOARD (MCCIC)

The three members of this board, who serve three year terms, oversee the Fairfield Center Apartments in Meeker. They meet on the second Monday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Fairfield Center.

MEEKER REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD

This five-member board is made up of two members appointed by the county commissioners, two appointed by the town of Meeker, and one appointed jointly by the commissioners and the town board of trustees. The Library Board provides management and control of the Library District. Appointments are for five-year terms. Meetings are the last Monday of each month.

COMMUNITY SERVICES BLCOK GRANT (CSBG) BOARD

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) board is a tripartite advisory committee made up of seven individuals (residents of Rio Blanco County) who are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County. Members of the board provide input and participate in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Human Resource’s Department’s program to provide CSBG-supported services in the low-income community. Its role is advisory to the Board of County Commissioners in regard to the planning for expenditure of Community Services Block Grant monies for Rio Blanco County.