Announcements

***District #4 of the Thurston County Noxious Weed Control Board is vacant as of 11/01/09***

Citizens interested in serving on the Weed Board can send a letter of interest to:

The Board of Thurston County Commissioners
 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia WA 98502

• Candidates need to meet the following requirement as defined by RCW 17.10, the State Noxious Weed Control law:

"At least four of the voting members shall be engaged in the primary production of agricultural products." 

• There is no requirement that agriculture be a primary source of income.

Responsibilities of the Weed Board and its members:

• Represent the people and interest of the district from which each is appointed.

• Administer the noxious weed control program by establishing policies and procedures in accordance with statutes and state regulations.

• Adopt Rules and Regulations and annual Noxious Weed List.

• Participate in work sessions and briefings with the Board of County Commissioners.

• Conduct hearings, apply liens on properties and attend meetings.

• Propose Grants.

• Submit to the Board of County commissioners a proposed level of assessment.

• Conduct an annual performance evaluation of the Weed Coordinator.

• Propose an annual budget for operation of the noxious weed control program.

• Advertises, accepts applications, and recommends to the Board of County Commissioners the most qualified applicant for board membership.

• A map of the Thurston County Weed districts can be found by clicking here.

• An application form can be found by clicking here.
   

Employment Opportunities  

There are no employment opportunities available at this time.

Other Announcements
 

On April 14, 2008 The Thurston County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 21st - April 25th as Thurston County Invasive Weed Awareness Week.

• Proclamation
  
• Check out our Escaped page to find out more about invasive plant species and to view which species we are currently monitoring for.