Boards and Commissions
The City of Seattle’s Boards and Commissions are represented by over 1000 service minded individuals. Board and Commission members are subject matter experts in their respective fields and offer lived experience and diverse perspectives to inform elected officials’ decision making on important issues.
Apply to a Board or Commission
All are welcome to submit an application for consideration to a board or commission.
For a list of vacancies, view the complete list of Boards and Commissions and select "Vacancies" at the top of the page.
Some position descriptions are also provided in the Available Position Descriptions section on this page.
Once you find a position your are interested in, please submit your application. You may also reach out to the board's contact person listed in the Appointment registry below to let them know that you applied.
The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city’s boards and commissions. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.
Member Orientation Training
Congratulations on your City of Seattle Boards and Commissions appointment! All board and commission members are required to complete a Member Orientation Training within 90 days of your appointment. Please contact your department liaison for a link to the online training series.
Contact Subject Matter Experts
Do you have questions? Contact the experts.
City Record Retention Program
Email Management Legislative Department,
Office of the City Clerk
Alex Acevedo
City Records Manager
Phone: 206-684-3082
Andrea Bettger
Records Management Analyst
Phone: 206-615-1609
Steven Anderson
Records Management Analyst
Phone: 206-615-1080
Open Public Meetings Act & Public Records Act Law Department
Ariel Schneier
Assistant City Attorney
Phone: 206-233-2154
Ethics Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission
Wayne Barnett
Executive Director
Phone: 206-684-8577
Race & Social Justice Initiative Office of Civil Rights
Iman Ibrahim
Training & Education Coordinator
Phone: 206-684-8500