Volunteer Boards & Committees

The Cowlitz County Commissioners appoint members to various Boards and Committees. Each Board and Committee has a specific purpose and is governed by operating statutes. Serving on a Board or Committee affords citizens the opportunity to participate in the countywide effort to address important issues.

  1. 1 Agendas and minutes
  2. 2 Volunteer Application
  3. 3 Advisory Board Resource Manual
  4. 4 WA Open Government Training Document

The following Boards and Committees are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners unless otherwise noted:

  • Applications for vacancies including the Board of Health are available online, or the applications can be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners in person or by mail (volunteer application, Board of Health volunteer application, or Dangerous Animal Designation Board) to 207 4th Avenue N. Kelso, WA 98626 or emailed to cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov.
  • Applications may be submitted online, mailed, or delivered to the Commissioners’ Office. 
  • All members must be registered voters, residents of Cowlitz County, and if applicable, reside in the area they represent. 
  • Members serve without compensation unless otherwise noted.

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