County seeks volunteers for Dog Control Board of Supervisors

Deschutes County is seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving as an alternate on the Dog Control Board of Supervisors. The alternate would serve in the event a Board members is not available for a hearing.

The Dog Control Board of Supervisors makes decisions on the disposition of dogs who are involved in the chasing, wounding, or killing of livestock. Applicants need to own a dog or livestock to be eligible to serve on the Board.

Volunteer board members attend hearings that are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Hearings are generally scheduled on weekdays at 5:30 p.m. Hearings are held in downtown Bend and include options for virtual participation. Members are appointed to two-year terms by the Board of Commissioners.

Interested applicants can apply online at www.deschutes.org/jobs in the Volunteer/Committee section. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 17.

For questions, please contact the Board of Commissioner’s Office at (541) 388-6571.

Media Contact: Angie Powers, Administrative Assistant, Administration, (541) 388-6571