Volunteer Opportunities with County Commissioners

Clifton Community Center Citizen Advisory Committee

Deadline for application: Ongoing until filled

Terms: First year appointments are to be staggered with three (3) appointments for one-year  terms, and four (4) appointments for two-year terms. After the first-year appointments, all appointments will be for two-year terms.

Recognizing the vital importance of resident input for the operation of the Clifton Community Center, the Mesa County Board of Commissioners has established a Citizen Advisory Committee consisting of seven (7) volunteers and is seeking applications for volunteers for the Committee.

Citizen Advisory Committee members will help organize community activities of a recreational, educational, or charitable nature, to be held at the new Clifton Community Center, which is slated to open in April of 2024.

Eligible volunteers must live within Clifton, which, for purposes of this Committee, shall be within the boundaries of Clifton Sanitation District.  See map at https://www.cliftonsanitation.com/GIS-Map

To ensure staggered terms for all committee members, in the first year three (3) individuals will be appointed to serve a one-year term, and four (4) individuals will be appointed to serve two-year terms. After the first-year appointments, all appointments will be for two-year terms.

Colorado State University (CSU) Extension Tri River Area Advisory Board

Deadline for application: Ongoing until filled

Term: Three years

The Colorado Cooperative Extension Act authorizes Boards of County Commissioners to establish county advisory  committees to assist local Extension personnel in planning, developing long-range objectives, establishing priorities, and evaluating programs and performance. Representatives of 4-H and Youth, Agriculture / Natural Resources, Consumer and Family Education, Horticulture, General Community are needed.

For more information, please visit: Tri River Area Extension from the Colorado State University (CSU) website.

Community Services Block Grant Tri-Partite Advisory Board (CSBG)

                                                  Private Industry Representative

Deadline for application: Ongoing until filled

Term: Term fulfilment end date 12/31/2024, then eligible for 3-year term reappointment

                                                      Low Income Representative

Deadline for application: Ongoing until filled

Term: Term fulfilment end date 12/31/2025, then eligible for 3-year term reappointment

Pursuant to the Community Services Block Grant Act, Pub. Law 105-285, § 676B, 42 U.S.C. 9910, as amended. The Committee shall consist of a tripartite structure, which is defined as having three (3) parts. All members of the Committee shall reside in Mesa County. The primary purpose of the Committee is to advise the Mesa County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) concerning the administration of the Community Services Block Grant program. In addition, the Committee may make funding recommendations concerning Community Services Block Grants to Mesa County Public Health (MCPH), and the BOCC. For more information please visit: https://www.mesacounty.us/news/administration/join-community-services-b…

Executive Fair Board

Deadline for application: Ongoing until filled

Term: One year. This position is a non-voting position.

Pursuant to the establishment of the Board by the Mesa County Board of Commissioners.

The Committee Members assist with the operations and management of specialized divisions of the Mesa County Fair, such as event planning, promotional marketing, finance management, 4-H activities, Open Class competition, the livestock sale, and family entertainment. The Board meets on a monthly basis and more often when nearing time for the Fair. A business background with experience in finance, event planning, and event promotion preferred. . For more information please visit: https://www.mesacounty.us/departments-and-services/fairgrounds/fair/executive-fair-board or contact: Kyle Carstens at kyle.carstens@mesacounty.us

Floodplain Board of Appeals

Deadline for application: ongoing until filled

Term: Three years

Pursuant to Mesa County Land Development Code

Members must be qualified by experience and training pertaining to regulation, and will preferably be hydrologists, hydrogeologists, civil engineers, and hydrological engineers.

The Floodplain Board of Appeals hears and decides appeals and requests for variances and appeals to decisions by the floodplain administrator regarding interpretation of floodplain boundaries, issuance or non-issuance of a floodplain development permit, conditions attached thereto, or any other provision of the floodplain regulation.

For more information please visit: https://www.mesacounty.us/departments-and-services/community-developmen… or email Carrie Gudorf, Engineering Director, at carrie.gudorf@mesacounty.us

Noxious Weed Advisory Board 

Deadline for application: Ongoing until filled 

Term: Three years

Pursuant to Mesa County resolution MCM 97-191 and amendment MCM 2010-091, the Mesa County Weed Advisory Board will make recommendations to the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners regarding a recommended management plan for designated noxious weeds, declare noxious weeds and any state designated noxious weeds to be subject to management, and undertake other tasks as requested. The Board shall consist of (7) seven members with five (5) voting members and two (2) of the members acting as alternates, all members serving three-year terms. Mandated by the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, Title 35 Article 5.5, "The members of each local advisory board shall be residents of the unincorporated portion of the County" and “at least a majority shall be landowners of at least forty (40) acres. For more information, please visit:https://www.mesacounty.us/departments-and-services/public-works/noxious…

Planning Commission

Deadline for application (Alternate #3): Ongoing until filled

Term: Ends 12/31/2026

Pursuant to C.R.S. 30-28-103. Must be a resident of Mesa County.  The function of the Mesa County Planning Commission is to make, adopt, amend, or extend a master plan and zoning plan; to review general land use matters and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

For more information please visit https://www.mesacounty.us/departments-and-services/community-development/planning/boards-and-commissions-planning-8 or email Sean Norris at sean.norris@mesacounty.us

Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District

Deadline for application: Ongoing until filled

Term: Fulfilling a vacancy with a term ending 2029. Petition renewals are for ten years.

Pursuant to C.R.S. 35-5-105. Title 35. MCM 99-33 establishes a Pest Control District Advisory Committee, t 

• The purpose of the District is to protect commercial growers from insect, disease, and weed infestations as per C.R.S. Title 35, Article 4, the “Pest Control Act”.
• Enforcement is accomplished through the Mesa County Horticulture Pest & Weed Representative.
• The Representative enforces the law, responds to complaints, makes sure that neglected or unmanaged fruit trees are cared for or removed, inspects nursery stock, educates the public, and identifies and manages weed infestations.
• An Advisory Board made up of area growers assists the Inspector and directs the operation of the District.

For more information, please visit: https://www.mesacounty.us/departments-and-services/public-works/noxious…

The Agricultural Advisory Panel investigates complaints relating to an agricultural use and prepares a recommendation to assist the Mesa County Board of Commissioners in their consideration of agricultural related complaints.

The Animal Services Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity to the Mesa County Board of Commissioners on matters of animal control and welfare.

The Board of Adjustment is responsible for hearing appeals of administrative decisions and reviewing zoning variances.

The Mesa County Board of Health is charged with setting public health policies, working with the Mesa County Public Health Director, and advising the Mesa County Board of Commissioners to ensure that appropriate and necessary efforts are in place and public health policies are being addressed. The Mesa County Health Department administers programs and services that protect the health of Mesa County residents.

The Building Code Board of Appeals may make special exceptions to the terms of the building code, and formulate suggested amendments to the building code for consideration by the Mesa County Board of Commissioners.

The Citizen Review Panel assists the Mesa County Board of Commissioners by providing a conflict resolution process for grievances concerning the conduct of the Mesa County Department of Human Services personnel.

The Clifton Community Center Citizen Advisory Committee organizes community activities of a recreational, educational, or charitable nature to be held at the new Clifton Community Center.

The Collbran Cemetery Board acquires, holds, and conveys real and personal property for cemetery purposes.

The CSU Tri River Area Advisory Committee assists local extension personnel in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and performance.

The Community Corrections Board establishes priorities, standards, long-range plans, and financial support for Mesa County correctional services.

The CSBG Committee advises the Mesa County Board of Commissioners concerning the administration of the Community Services Block Grant Program.

The De Beque Community Center Citizen Advisory Committee organizes community activities of a recreational, educational, or charitable nature to be held at the new De Beque Community Center.

The Elmwood Cemetery Board acquires, holds, and conveys real and personal property for cemetery purposes.

The EMS Council is charged with advising the Mesa County Board of Commissioners on matters related to Emergency Medical Services, and improving emergency medical services across Mesa County.

The Floodplain Board of Appeals hears and decides appeals and requests for variances and appeals to decisions by the floodplain administrator regarding interpretation of floodplain boundaries, issuance or non- issuance of a floodplain development permit.

The Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority Board is charged with setting policy and overseeing the operations of the Grand Junction Regional Airport; ensuring compliance with its bylaws, the State of Colorado Public Airport Authority Law, and with FAA regulations.

The Mesa-Molina Cemetery Board acquires, holds, and conveys real and personal property for cemetery purposes.

The Mesa County Executive Fair Board plans, manages, and conducts various programs to produce the Mesa County Fair.

The Mesa County Libraries Board of Trustees governs the Mesa County Public Library District. The Board of Trustees adopts and oversees the budget, bylaws and policies; conducts long-range planning; and hires and evaluates the library Director.

The Noxious Weed Advisory Board develops a recommended management plan for designated noxious weeds, and to declare noxious weeds and any state designated noxious weeds to be subject to management.

The Mesa County Planning Commission adopts the Master Plan for future Development of unincorporated Mesa County, reviews general land use matters and makes recommendations to the Mesa County Board of Commissioners based upon the Mesa County Land Development Code and Master Plan.

The UPGVPCD makes recommendations to the Mesa County Board of Commissioners to protect the district from being invaded by noxious weeds, insect pests, or plant diseases injurious to agricultural crops, trees, fruits, or pasture.