Boards & Commissions
The Mercer Island City Council encourages citizen participation in municipal government and welcomes your interest in serving on a city board or commission.
Most appointments to boards and commissions are made by the Mayor and affirmed by the City Council. Generally, terms run June 1 through May 31, for a four-year period.
In anticipation of expiring terms, the City conducts an annual recruitment, which begins in March, to fill upcoming open positions. However, applications are accepted year-round as other public involvement opportunities occur, such as the creation of an ad hoc committee or a vacancy on an existing board.
Please know that the Mayor and Council give a great deal of thought to the make up of each board and they seek to have a diversified and balanced group. The Mayor works with the Council board liaison to interview and recommend new appointees. Current board members who are interested in seeking reappointment should send a letter of interest or submit an application to the City Clerk's Office. Please know that reappointments do not automatically occur.
Seeking Citizens to Serve On Boards and Commissions
The Mercer Island City Council is seeking a diverse range of citizens to voluntarily serve on several advisory boards. Appointments to boards and commissions are made by the Mayor and affirmed by the City Council. Generally, terms run June 1 through May 31, for a four-year period. Upon appointment, board members can expect to spend approximately ten hours a month serving on the board, although the level of commitment may vary.
The boards and commissions with positions available are:
· Arts Council (4 positions)
· Design Commission (2 positions)
· Open Space Conservancy Trust (2 positions)
· Planning Commission (2 positions)
· Senior Commission (2 positions)
· Utility Board (2 positions)
· Youth & Family Services Advisory Board (4 adult positions for three-year terms, current 8th graders: 3 positions, current 9th graders: 1 position, current 10th graders: 3 positions, current 11th graders: 2 positions, all for two-year terms)
Click here for an application or for more information, call City Clerk Ali Spietz at 206-275-7793 or email ali.spietz@mercergov.org.
The application deadline is Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
You can click on the following links for more specific information about a board or commission.
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