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Substance Abuse Advisory Board

Purpose  The Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Human Services Division of the Whatcom County Health Department on all issues related to substance abuse.

Authority  ORD 88-9
Contact Person   Whatcom County Executive´s Office, (360) 676-6717

Member Specifications  Residents of Whatcom County, nine members shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by a majority of the County Council; one member of the County Council shall be designated to serve on the board.

Term Limit  Two Consecutive Full Terms
Term Length  Three Years
Number of Members  Ten
Meetings Held  Quarterly on the Second Monday of the month.
Vacancies See Executive Vacancies List