Give back to the Spokane community by joining a volunteer board, commission, or committee! The following boards and commissions are currently accepting applications to fill current or upcoming vacancies. A printable version of the online application is also available.
All applicants to City boards, commissions or committees must be residents of the City of Spokane, unless the provision establishing the requirement for the appointment specifically permits or requires the appointment of a nonresident. Not sure if you live within City limits or would like to verify which Council district you live in? Use the map tool to verify your address.
As part of your appointment, you shall, within ninety (90) days of your appointment letter, complete training regarding the Open Public Meetings Act and the Public Records Act. The training can be completed online through the Attorney General website. You will need to review the written material under Lesson 1 regarding open government and then watch the videos under Lesson 2, regarding Public Records Act training, and Lesson 3, regarding the Open Public Meeting Act training. Once you have completed the training, you can upload the attached certificate of training and file the certificate with the City Clerk’s Office. You may contact the City Clerk’s Office at 509.625.6350 if you have any questions.
For more information, view the Spokane Municipal Code Section Section 04.01.030 and select the specific board that interests you.
| Neighborhood Project Advisory Committee/West Quadrant Tax Increment Finance District | |||
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The Neighborhood Project Advisory Committee for the West Quadrant Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District seeks applications to fill three vacancies on the Committee. The Committee advises the City Council on the use of public tax increment funds in the District that encompasses a large part of the West Central Neighborhood as well as part of the Riverside and Emerson/Garfield neighborhoods. The TIF funds certain public improvements in the district as well as permanent affordable housing. Applications are strongly encouraged by April 15, 2024. The City hopes to fill the positions by May 2024. |
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| Vacancy Number | Requirements | Status | Term Length |
| 1 | Live in Riverside Neighborhood | Upcoming | 3 years |
| 2 | Live in West Central Neighborhood | Upcoming | 3 years |
| 3 | City Resident | Upcoming | 3 years |
| Ethics Commission | |||
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The Ethics Commission is currently accepting applications. It is the policy of the City of Spokane to uphold, promote and demand the highest standards of ethics from all of its employees and City officers, whether elected, appointed or hired. The Code of Ethics sets forth requirements that are applicable to employees of the City of Spokane, and it is the duty of the members of the Ethics Commission to receive complaints and other requests, judge their merit based upon evidence submitted and move through a defined process to determine what, if any, sanctions should be made against an employee found to be in violation of the Code of Ethics. |
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| Vacancy Number | Requirements | Status | Term Length |
| 1 | City Resident | Open | 3 years |
Fill out the online application form, send the application by mail, or turn it in at the MySpokane Customer Service counter at City Hall.
Mayor’s Office
509.625.6250
mayor@spokanecity.org
