Updated June 5, 2018

The Salt Lake County (SLCO) Mayor’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the SLCO Boards and Commissions listed below. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please pass the word along. Here at WLI, we are particularly interested in seeing more women on boards.

Interested applicants can reach Anna Vukin-Chow at 385-468-7031 or avukin-chow@slco.org. Additional information and a link to an online application are available on the SLCO Boards and Commissions website: https://slco.org/mayor/boards/

Board Name: Animal Services Advisory Committee
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The Animal Services Advisory Committee provides perspective and feedback on the general management and operation of the Animal Services division. Committee members help further the mission of Animal Services, which is to promote responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter programs, microchipping/pet licensing, and other programs which contribute to happy and healthy pets. The advisory committee is recruiting new members who want to support the animal welfare mission. It is helpful if a candidate has experience in animal control or sheltering services, but all are encouraged to apply.

Board Name: Career Service Council
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The Career Service Council hears appeals of employees that were not resolved at lower levels regarding topics such as termination, suspension, demotion, transfer for disciplinary reason, evaluations, and extension of probation. It is a bipartisan board consisting of three members; board members’ terms are 3 years long.

Board Name: Center for the Arts Advisory Board
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The Center for the Arts Advisory Board guides and encourages support for Salt Lake County’s cultural facilities and advises on policies for the County’s public art program and collection. The advisory board is recruiting new members who want to support the arts and especially those who live in County Council Districts 2, 5, or 6. It is helpful if a candidate has experience in marketing, architecture, and/or building construction, but all are encouraged to apply.

Board Name: Cultural Facilities Support Program Advisory Board
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 The Cultural Facilities Support Program Advisory Board advises Salt Lake County on issues related to the Cultural Facilities Support Program (CFSP). By applying to the CFSP, organizations related to arts and culture can request matching financial support for projects such as new construction, renovation of existing facilities for artistic creation-operation and/or for the patron experience, equipment or the study of an arts or cultural facility. Members of the Advisory Board review applications, assess the demonstrated community need, and make recommendations to the Mayor on projects and funding amounts. Residents living in County Council Districts 2 and 4 are especially encouraged to apply.

Board Name: Dimple Dell Park Advisory Board
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This advisory board makes recommendations regarding the planning, development, use, and protection of Dimple Dell Regional Park in Sandy.

Board Name: Library Board
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 The Salt Lake County Library Board recommends policies, procedures, and direction for library services, and actively supports the work of 18 branches, 2 county jail sites, 2 reading rooms, and 1 event center. The Board is actively recruiting two new members, whose 4-year terms would begin in Summer 2018. Individuals who live in Magna, West Valley, Taylorsville, Kearns, Midvale, South Jordan, Riverton, or Herriman are especially encouraged to apply. For additional details and to apply online, go to http://www.slcolibrary.org/gl/glal/board.htm.

Board Name: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
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 This board reviews, deliberates, and makes recommendations to the County Parks & Recreation Division, the County Mayor, and County Council regarding issues of concern and importance related to parks and recreation facilities and programs in the greater county-wide community. Residents living in County Council District 2 are especially encouraged to apply.

Board Name: Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee
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 The Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee (SLCBAC) promotes biking and walking as fun and healthy travel options for people of all ages and abilities. SLCBAC’s efforts help to advance the implementation of active transportation initiatives in Salt Lake County. Everyone is welcome to apply, especially individuals living in the southwest area of Salt Lake County.

Board Name: Salt Lake County Board of Health
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The Salt Lake County Board of Health is currently seeking a representative from a business in Salt Lake County that is regulated by the Health Department (see below for examples of regulated businesses). The Board of Health is responsible for determining general public health policies and may adopt and enforce rules, regulations, and standards within Salt Lake County.  An applicant must be a Salt Lake County resident to be considered.

Examples of Health Department regulated business are as follows: Food establishments, mobile food trucks, swimming pools, body art (tattoo/piercing) facilities, cosmetology facilities, lodging (hotel/motel), massage facilities, tanning facilities, recycling facilities, and vehicle emissions testing centers.

Board Name: Cultural Facilities Support Program Advisory Board
Notes: The Cultural Facilities Support Program Advisory Board advises Salt Lake County on issues related to the Cultural Facilities Support Program (CFSP). By applying to the CFSP, organizations related to arts and culture can request matching financial support for projects such as new construction, renovation of existing facilities for artistic creation-operation and/or for the patron experience, equipment or the study of an arts or cultural facility. Members of the Advisory Board review applications, assess the demonstrated community need, and make recommendations to the Mayor on projects and funding amounts. Residents living in County Council Districts 2 and 4 are especially encouraged to apply.

Board Name: Dimple Dell Park Advisory Board
Notes: This advisory board makes recommendations regarding the planning, development, use, and protection of Dimple Dell Regional Park in Sandy.

Board Name: Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee
Notes: The Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee (SLCBAC) promotes biking and walking as fun and healthy travel options for people of all ages and abilities. SLCBAC’s efforts help to advance the implementation of active transportation initiatives in Salt Lake County. Everyone is welcome to apply, especially individuals living in the southwest area of Salt Lake County.

Board Name: Salt Lake County Board of Health
Notes: The Salt Lake County Board of Health is currently seeking two members: a licensed dentist, and a representative from a business in Salt Lake County that is regulated by the Health Department (see below for examples of regulated businesses). The Board of Health is responsible for determining general public health policies and may adopt and enforce rules, regulations, and standards within Salt Lake County.  An applicant must be a Salt Lake County resident to be considered.

Examples of Health Department regulated business are as follows: Food establishments, mobile food trucks, swimming pools, body art (tattoo/piercing) facilities, cosmetology facilities, lodging (hotel/motel), massage facilities, tanning facilities, recycling facilities, and vehicle emissions testing centers.