Get Involved in the Work of the Civil Service Commission

Civil Service relies on the work of commissioners and the awareness of City employees and the public to be effective. We invite you to get involved and support the work of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) however you can.

City Employees

Current City employees who are covered by civil service may participate in the upcoming 2026 election to appoint a commissioner for a three-year term (2027 - 2029):

• File for candidacy to serve as commissioner (filing week is October 5 - 9, 2026)
• Vote in the election (election week is November 2 - 6, 2026)
• More election resources:
  • CSC election flyer
  • CSC election backgrounder (FAQs)
  • CSC election information session - Tuesday September 15 at noon (hybrid, SMT 1679)
  • CSC election information session - Friday September 25 (remote only)
  • City Clerk emloyee elections website

Contact Sarah Butler about employee elections at sarah.butler@seattle.gov or (206) 586-1991 

Members of the Public

Anyone can support the civil service through building awareness of our work and serving as a commissioner:

• Subscribe to our news emails or follow the Seattle Civil Service Commission on LinkedIn
• Attend or view a regular monthly or special CSC meeting (see our Meeting Agendas and Minutes, for links to upcoming meetings, or recordings of recent meetings)
• Serve as a commissioner for a three-year term, subject to confirmation by the Mayor or City Council