Boards & Committees

Aging & Long Term Care

Benton County Mosquito Control District Board

The Benton County Mosquito Control District manages and directs the operations of the district whose mission is the control of mosquitoes within the Benton County Mosquito Control District.

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is an independent Board created to hear property tax appeals on Assessor's determination of assessed valuations and to equalize property.

Boundary Review Board

Boundary Review Boards are mandated by state legislation; optional in Growth Management Counties.

Civil Service Commission

The purpose of the Civic Service Commission is to make suitable rules and regulations which shall provide in detail the manner in which examinations may be held.

Emergency Medical Services Board

Health District Board

In partnership with the community, the Yakima Health District protects and promotes the health and quality of life for residents and visitors of Yakima County.

Horticultural Pest & Disease Board

The Horticultural Pest and Disease Board works to sustain our economy by alleviating pest and disease problem that impact the quality of tree fruit grown here in Yakima County.

Planning Commission

The Yakima County Planning Commission recommends long range planning policies and development standards for unincorporated areas of Yakima County.

Selah Park & Recreation Service Area Board

The Selah Parks and Recreation Service Area Board offers a variety of recreation programs for youth and adults in the Selah community.

SIED Board

Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Board program was created 12 years ago and has since invested over $21 million dollars to support business and economic development projects throughout Yakima County.

South Central Workforce Development Council

The South Central Workforce Development Council is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons with disabilities.

Water Conservancy Board

The Yakima County Water Conservancy Board rules on applications for volunteer water rights transfers.

Yakima County Clean Air Authority

The Yakima County Clean Air Authority's vision is to ensure the residents of Yakima County to enjoy continuously improved air quality.

Yakima County Mosquito Control District Board

The Yakima County Mosquito Control District Board holds regular business meetings, takes all necessary steps for the abatement of mosquitoes, annually determine the amount of money necessary for operation of the district and set the assessment rate required.

Yakima County Noxious Weed Board

The Yakima County Noxious Weed Board is authorized to hire employees, assign duties, offer suggestions, and develop a program to comply with county policy and state weed laws.

Yakima County Veterans Advisory Committee

The Yakima County Veterans Advisory Committee provides guidance on programs to ensure all Veterans and their families have the information and access they need to Federal, State, and Local services offered to them.

Yakima Valley Regional Library Board

The Yakima Valley Regional Library Board of Trustees adopts the annual budget and employs the Director, who administers the operation of the Library within the policies, goals, and objectives approved by the Board.