Boards & Commissions
The City Council and Mayor appoint individuals to serve on over 70 boards and commissions. Members influence decisions affecting the city by providing advice and feedback on matters including human services, land use, bicycles, civil rights, and other issues facing the city of Seattle.
If you have questions, contact BoardsandCommissions@seattle.gov or call the Office of the City Clerk at (206) 684-8344.
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.
Available Position Announcements
- Get Engaged 2025-2026 Cohort (Application deadline: April 25, 2025)
- Seattle Center Advisory Commission (Application deadline: May 12, 2025)
Member Orientation Training
Congratulations on your City of Seattle Boards and Commissions appointment! All board and commission members are required to complete the Member Orientation Training Series upon appointment. Please follow the link below to begin the online training. If you have trouble accessing the link, please email boardscommissions@seattle.gov or contact the Office of the City Clerk at (206) 684-8344.
Thank you for completing the online training and for your service to the City of Seattle!
Boards and Commissions Member Orientation 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
Ethics Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission
Open Public Meetings Act & Public Records Act Law Department
Race & Social Justice Initiative Office of Civil Rights
Iman Ibrahim
Training & Education Coordinator
Phone: 206-684-8500