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Accessible Communities Advisory Committee
Provides guidance on addressing persons with disabilities in emergency plans, access to program services and activities, new construction or renovation projects, sidewalks, other pedestrian travel and more.
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Aging & Disabilities Resources Advisory Board
Assists Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources with program planning, funds allocation, evaluation of contracted services, identification of unmet community needs, and community education.
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Allocation Advisory Committee for Prevention
The Allocation Advisory Committee for Prevention Programs makes recommendations to the County Executive and the County Council on intended use of the 1/4th of the 1/10th percent Criminal Justices Sales and Use Tax.
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Anderson Island Citizens' Advisory Board
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Council and Executive facilitating between the County and Island residents, property owners, and business owners regarding significant issues affecting the community.
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Arts Commission
This nine member commission promotes programs and services that grow the arts throughout Pierce County.
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Birth to 25 Advisory Board
The Birth to 25 Advisory Board (B-25 Board) is a newly created 21-member board tasked with proposing to the County Executive and County Council a long range plan with policy, systems, and environmental change recommendations to ensure the successful development of infants, children, youth and young adults ages Birth to 25.
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Board of Equalization
Boards of Equalization are quasi-judicial bodies completely independent of the Assessor-Treasurer's Office, which hear property owner appeals regarding assessed valuations assigned to their property.
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Boating Advisory Commission
The Boating Advisory Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Sheriff, the Executive, and the Council on matters relating to boating conditions and safety.
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Pierce County Boundary Review Board
The Boundary Review Board is a quasi-judicial administrative body empowered to make decisions on such issues as incorporation, extensions of utilities, and special purpose districts.
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Citizens' Salary Commission for Elected Officials
Responsible for recommendations of salaries for the Pierce County Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Sheriff, and Auditor.
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Civil Service Commission
Administers personnel policies and practices for competitive testing, conducting hearings and any other matter of general personnel administration
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Community Development Corporation
The CDC Board is a decision-making body that approves business and housing loans, policies and procedures and other financial transactions related to the CDC.
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Conservations Futures Citizens Advisory Board
Provides recommendations and evaluations of potential property acquisitions from the Conservation Futures funds.
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Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
The board serves as an advocacy body to promote the interest of persons with developmental disabilities residing in Pierce County.
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Ethics Commission
It is the Commission's duty to examine questionable behavior, as defined by the Pierce County Ethics Code, and to resolve complaints.
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Firearms Advisory Commission
The commission reviews all existing and proposed areas within the county where the discharge of firearms is or would be prohibited or restricted.
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Flood Control Zone District
Made up of 15 members to make recommendations on various budget and policy issues and project priorities. They meet approximately once a month for briefings, discussions, and crafting recommendations for the Flood Control Zone District.
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Frederickson Advisory Commission
The FAC reviews applications for proposed developments within their community for which a public hearing is required and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan.
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Gig Harbor Peninsula Advisory Commission
The PAC reviews applications for proposed developments within their community for which a public hearing is required and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan.
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Graham Advisory Commission
The GAC reviews applications for proposed developments within their community for which a public hearing is required and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan.
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Human Services Citizens' Advisory Board
The Citizen’s Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to county government in the implementation of federally funded programs and activities through Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Shelter Grants.
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Key Peninsula Advisory Commission
The KPAC reviews applications for proposed developments within their community for which a public hearing is required and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan.
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Landmarks and Historic Preservation
Preservation provides a tangible link to our history. Historic and cultural properties are non-renewable resources that showcase the significant history of Pierce County architectural styles or cultural groups.
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LEOFF 1 Administration Board
This board has jurisdiction over the police and fire agencies in Pierce County, excluding the City of Tacoma Police and Fire Departments and the City of Puyallup Police Department and Fire Department.
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Library District Board of Trustees
Library boards have two kinds of duties: 1) legal powers invested by Washington law and 2) broader responsibilities not set by law but required for the efficient management of the library.
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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Pierce County Tourism Promotion Program is funded through a tax on lodging in hotels, motels, inns, bed & breakfasts, camps, and other tourism facilities in which guests stay for a short term.
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Mid-County Land Use Advisory Commission
The MCAC reviews applications for proposed developments within their community for which a public hearing is required and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan.
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Noxious Weed Control Board
The Board in cooperation with the Program Director is responsible to establish and administer the policies and practices of the Noxious Weed Control Program in accordance with state regulations, adopt the annual Noxious Weed list and propose the annual operational budget.
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Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Land Use Advisory Commis
The PSMAC reviews applications for proposed developments within their community for which a public hearing is required and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan.
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Parks Citizens Advisory Board
The board takes an active role in communicating park and recreation needs, services and programs to the public governmental agencies, the executive and the council.
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Performance Audit Committee
The committee serves as the focal point of performance audit activities and oversees the performance audit program.
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Personnel Board
Read about the purposes and responsibilities of the Personnel Board.
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Planning Commission
Hearings before the Planning Commission are typically in regard to planning related legislation such as zoning code changes, comprehensive plan amendments, and other land use regulations.
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Pierce County Regional Council
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee
The Pierce County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) serves in an advisory and technical capacity to the Pierce County Council and Pierce County Public Works on matters relating to management of recycling services and solid waste disposal.
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South Hill Advisory Commission
The SHAC reviews applications for proposed developments within their community for which a public hearing is required and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan.
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Surface Water Management Advisory Board
Learn the role of the Surface Water Management Advisory Board in developing recommendations on the county's surface water management program.
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Tacoma Narrows Airport Advisory Commission
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Thun Field Advisory Commission
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Transportation Advisory Commission
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Veterans Advisory Board
The Veterans Advisory Board advises the legislative authority on the needs, resources available, and programs that could benefit local indigent veterans and their families.