Scio Rural Fire Protection District Director Position 2 Choose 1
Special districts in Oregon are formed to provide specific local government needs. They are created by a vote of the people in the local area being served. Examples include people’s utility districts, library districts, water districts, fire protection districts, and more. They are governed by a board of directors, which is responsible for management and financial accountability. Special districts are empowered to levy any necessary taxes and fees to fulfill their mandate. Board members are not paid but may receive a per diem reimbursement.The 267 fire protection districts in Oregon can have different structures and mandates, but all are responsible for funding and staffing fire prevention and safety services, and for managing the budgets of local fire stations.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter or a landowner in the district. If the district has a supporting ordinance, employees of the district are not eligible. ORS 478.050Term: 4 years
Biographical Information
Town Where You Live
Crabtree
County
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What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
In my life I have had numerous different job titles, Office Manager for a Psychiatrist, various customer service positions and lastly Cosmetologist. I have run my own business as well as help others open and establish theirs.
I have been attending the fire board meetings monthly since 12/23 (I had to attended 3 virtually due to illness) and the last budget meeting (5/24) so I am pretty up to date on most of the issues occurring in our district.
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
I think the main priorities for this District is recruiting. We have a high number of volunteers, however since we are primarily a volunteer department, our volunteers have other responsibilities also, work, family schooling, etc. so having more is always a good thing.
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
My understanding is the board is there to advise the fire chief and help establish and enforce rules and regulations.
Biographical Information
What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
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What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
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How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
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