Community Corner
City Council Seeks Citizens to Serve On Boards and Commissions
The city is seeking civically-minded residents to fill 18 positions, including Youth & Family Services positions for three 8th graders and three 10th graders.
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)
- Planning Commission (2 positions)
- Youth & Family Services Advisory Board (4 adult positions for three-year terms, current 8th graders: 3 positions and current 10th graders: 3 positions, for two-year terms)
For more information on each of these boards or commissions click on the titles above.
Click here to fill out an application.
Contact City Clerk Ali Spietz at 206-275-7793 or by email at ali.spietz@mercergov.org for further information or to have an application mailed to you.
The application deadline is Wednesday, May 4, 2011.
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