With terms expiring in May for members on several boards and commissions, the Bellevue City Council is seeking candidates for the upcoming vacancies. Made up of volunteers, Bellevue’s boards and commissions advise the council on a variety of issues.
Members of these panels, in most cases appointed by the council, serve four-year terms. They attend public meetings at City Hall, usually once or twice a month.
With the exception of the Environmental Services Commission, which draws members from the Bellevue utilities service area, the boards and commissions are comprised of city residents. Residents in newly annexed areas are particularly encouraged to apply. The city of Bellevue values diversity.
Applications for positions on the following boards and commissions are due by 5 p.m., Friday, May 8:
The Arts Commission advises the council on arts activities in the city. Applicants of all backgrounds are welcome to apply, but residents with backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture and/or the arts are particularly desired. The Arts Commission meets the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m.
The Human Services Commission represents the diversity of the community and is responsible for developing issues for the council. The commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
The Parks and Community Services Board advises the council regarding the expansion and operation of the city’s parks and recreation facilities and programs, as well as human services needs and programs. The Parks Board meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.
The Bellevue Regional Library Board serves as an advisory body to the King County Library System. The board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., alternating meetings at the Lake Hills and Bellevue Regional libraries.
Interested citizens can apply online at http://www.bellevuewa.gov/Boards_Commissions_Application.htm or download a blank application from http://www.bellevuewa.gov/apply-boards.htm, fill that out and deliver it to the City Clerk’s Office.
In addition, people may pick up an application from the City Clerk’s Office or Service First at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE, as well as in the Bellevue Regional Library, the Lake Hills Library and the Mini City Hall at Crossroads Bellevue mall. Those interested can call 452.6466 to request a form faxed to them.
People are encouraged to apply to more than one board or commission. Applications may be handwritten, typed, or computer-generated; a resume may be attached if you choose.
Applications must be received by the City Clerk on or before May 8 through one of the following means:
Hand delivered: Second floor at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA, 98009-9012
Fax: 425.452.5247
Online: http://www.bellevuewa.gov/apply-boards.htm
Email: mmurphy@bellevuewa.gov
Additional information about the role and responsibilities of any of these boards or commissions is available by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 452.6466.
