City of Bellevue looking for member to serve on Human Services Commission

The Bellevue City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Human Services Commission. Applications are due by Friday, Oct. 20 and can be submitted online.

Made up of volunteers and appointed by the mayor with City Council concurrence, Bellevue’s board and commission members serve four-year terms, offering their time and expertise to help shape Bellevue’s future. Bellevue boards and commissions advise the council and conduct regularly-scheduled public meetings.

Human Services Commission: Advises the council concerning human services planning and funding. The commission is charged with representing the diversity of the community and provides the public with opportunities to be involved in commission activities. The commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Applicants must be residents of Bellevue. Residents of newly annexed areas are particularly encouraged to apply. The city of Bellevue values diversity.

People interested in applying may do so online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hscommission. Community service applications can also be picked up from the City Clerk’s Office, the Service First desk at City Hall, the Bellevue Regional Library, the Lake Hills Library or the Mini City Hall at the Crossroads Shopping Center. A faxed copy may be requested by calling 425-452-6806.

Applications must be received by the City Clerk by 5 p.m., Oct. 20. In addition to the online form, applications may be submitted by any of the below listed options:

Hand delivered: City Clerk’s Office, 450 110th Ave. NE

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, Washington, 98009-9012

Fax: 425-452-5247

Email: kroberts@bellevuewa.gov

If additional information is desired about the role and responsibilities of this commission, please call Deputy City Clerk Karin Roberts at 425-452-6806.