Are you interested in promoting opportunities for citizens to participate in important government decisions? Do you want to learn how government really works? The Multnomah County Citizen Involvement Committee is seeking members from throughout the county.

Currently there are openings for representatives who live in District 3 (represented by Judy Shiprack) and District 4 (represented by Diane McKeel). Members must be nominated by a community group.

Multnomah County elected officials have responsibilities in many areas.

• The Sheriff provides police services for people who live outside incorporated areas as well as managing the county jails and detention centers.
• The District Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of crimes throughout the County.
• The County Chair oversees many important public services. These include providing libraries, animal shelters and oversight of elections. Health and Social Services provided by the county include county health clinics, services to the aging, mental health, disability services, addiction services, children's services, community immunizations, HIV prevention, lead poisoning information and services to children with developmental disabilities. The county is also responsible for maintaining most of the bridges over the Willamette River as well as some roads and for land use planning outside incorporated cities in the county.

This wide range of services means there is something of interest for almost every county resident. The purpose of the Citizen Involvement Committee is to make sure that the county makes the best possible use of citizen's interests, expertise, ideas and energy so that these services are provided in the best manner possible. While experience with citizen involvement, volunteer management or County Government are helpful, the only real qualification for a CIC member is a commitment to getting citizens involved.

If you are interested in getting involved fill out this Online Interest Form at www.citzenweb.org/cicsignupform.shtml or contact:

CIC Application Form can be found at www.citizenweb.org/cicsignupform.shtml