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Boards & Commissions
Public involvement is fundamental to good government, and service through Jefferson County’s volunteer boards and commissions is an effective way for citizens to provide valuable input and make a positive impact to our community. The Board of County Commissioners appoints more than 300 citizens to serve on boards and commissions covering a wide variety of issues.
Open positions are accepted annually, typically each July, with evaluations in August and appointments in late September for staggered terms. Some boards and commissions require certain knowledge or experience – please reference the individual board pages for more information and any prerequisites.
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Vacancies
View the list of available positions on Boards or Commissions in Jefferson County.
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Airport Advisory Board
Advise the Board of County Commissioners regarding airport matters including serving as a feedback mechanism regarding the Airport, build awareness of the Airport and its role in the economic health of the region.
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee assists the county and its commissioners in their evaluation of internal controls, reporting practices and audit findings.
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Board of Adjustment
In quasi-judicial hearings, the Board of Adjustment determines requests for variances and special exceptions from the provisions set forth in the Zoning Resolution and considers appeals of decisions or requirements made by a county official or agency made in enforcement of the Zoning Resolution.
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Board of Health
The Board of Health (BOH) makes policies and decisions that will help promote health and prevent disease in Jefferson County.
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Board of Review
The Board of Review (BOR) hears appeals in quasi-judicial hearings and makes special exceptions and/or amendments of the Building Codes to be considered by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners.
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Budget Advisory Committee
To review and make recommendations regarding both County budgetary and fiscal goals reflecting Jefferson County expectations and priorities; and, budget planning documents, major capital projects schedules and ad hoc committee efforts to ensure they align with the county's strategic planning process
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Citizen Review Panel
The Citizen Review Panel provides a conflict resolution process to address formal complaints by any person who is the subject of an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect.
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Community Corrections Board
The Jefferson County Corrections Board screens offenders for placement in community corrections, coordinates goals for local community corrections, monitors offender progress and program compliance, as well as oversight of contractual responsibilities for community corrections programs in Jefferson County.
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Community Services Advisory Board
The Community Services Advisory Board makes recommendations to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners regarding matters related to human services for low and moderate income residents as well as recommends recipients for federal funds made available to Jefferson and Park counties from the Community Services Block Grant and similar grants.
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County Cultural Council
There are seven county cultural council districts in the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) organization. Each is made up of volunteer appointees who manage the SCFD Tier III grant application process for their respective counties.
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CSU Extension Advisory Committee
Advises the county commissioners and staff of CSU Extension on needs for educational outreach in the county and shares information about Extension programs with county citizens.
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Developmental Disabilities Resource Center Board
To advise the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners of all operations of the Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) that provides services and training for people with developmental disabilities.
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Engineering Advisory Board
Provides the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, county staff, developers, builders and/or engineers with an evaluation of the engineering aspects of a building permit or developmental proposal for projects within the Designated Dipping Bedrock Overlay District on an as-needed basis.
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Equine and Agriculture Heritage Commission
To preserve equine and agriculture heritage activities in Jefferson County.
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Fairgrounds Advisory Committee
Advises the Board of County Commissioners on capital construction and fees at the Jeffco Fairgrounds as well as determines allowable uses, procedures and regulations of the fairgrounds.
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Foothills Animal Shelter
To provide for the control licensing, impounding or disposition of pet animals
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Foothills RETAC
To create, enhance, and promote a systematic approach to the care of the critically ill or injured through quality improvement, injury prevention, disaster planning and coordination of partners in the healthcare continuum.
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Historical Commission
Coordinates and promotes the development of local history and the preservation and use of historical resources and historic sites within the county and advises the Board of County Commissioners on all activities.
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Housing Authority Board
The policy making body of the Jefferson County Housing Authority, similar to a board of directors of a private corporation.
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Jefferson Center for Mental Health Board
The board carries out the mission statement and provides overall direction and organization for Jefferson Center for Mental Health for the delivery of mental health services to the citizens of Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties.
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Library Board of Trustees
The Jeffco Public Library governing board that oversees the affairs of the library system that serves its citizens in accordance of the applicable statutes and laws of the state.
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Liquor Licensing Authority Board
Designated as the “local licensing authority” for the unincorporated portions of Jefferson County as defined by the Colorado Liquor Code and the Colorado Beer Code.
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Metro Football Stadium District Board
The district is a body corporate and political subdivision of the state of Colorado established pursuant to the Metropolitan Football Stadium District Act, Article 15, Title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
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Open Space Advisory Committee
The committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding acquisitions, development, maintenance, preservation, use and operation of Open Space lands in conformance with Open Space policies and procedures.
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Planning Commission
Provides recommendations to the county commissioners on land use applications and regulations, as well as adopts the county’s Comprehensive Master Plan as required by Colorado state statute.
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Scientific & Cultural Facilities District Board
The board reviews and oversees distribution of Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) funds.
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Sustainability Commission
The advisory commission provides expertise, resources and promote awareness in the area of sustainability.
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Tri-County Workforce Development Board
The board focuses on determining the near- and long-term needs of employers by providing oversight to the American Job Center serving Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties, as well as provide quality assurance and recommend policy guidance for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs operated by Jefferson County.
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Wildfire Risk Reduction Task Force
The Task Force will explore enhanced collaboration; improved costs associated with mitigation efforts; current efforts and gaps within the County; and, wildfire risk and mitigation community awareness in depth and make recommendations to enhance our collective efforts to lower the risk of wildfire in our community.
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Youth, Equine and Ag Working Group
Community-based group of people interested in preserving Jefferson County's youth, equine and agriculatural activities.