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.
Choose how to apply:
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.
| Spokane Park Board | |||
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The Spokane Park Board was created in 1910 and granted power by Article V of the City Charter to layout, establish, purchase, procure, accept and have the care, management, control, and improvement of all parks grounds and parkways controlled by the City of Spokane and used for park purposes. Meeting Information: The Park Board meets at 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in person in the Council Chambers, lower level City Hall and virtually via WebEx. Study sessions are held on an as-needed basis and are held at City Hall. The Park Board is currently accepting applications online. |
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| Vacancy Number | Requirements | Status | Term Length |
| 1 | City Resident | Open | 5 years |
| Health Sciences & Services Authority (HSSA) of Spokane County | |||
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The Health Sciences & Services Authority (HSSA) was established by the Washington legislature to promote bioscience-based economic development in Spokane County, and to advance new therapies and procedures to combat disease and to promote public health. Learn more on the HSSA website. Meeting Information: Public HSSA Board Meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. The HSSA is currently accepting applications online. |
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| Vacancy Number | Requirements | Status | Term Length |
| 1 | County Resident | Open | 4 years |
| Spokane Public Library Board of Trustees | |||
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The Spokane Public Library Board of Trustees represent the library both to the people and to the governing officials. It is the Trustees’ obligation to see that adequate funds are obtained for good library service; to promote the best possible use of all library resources in the area, to improve existing libraries; and to extend library service to those not previously served. Meeting Information: The Board of Trustees regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Find more information on the Spokane Public Library website. The Library Board is currently accepting applications online. |
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| Vacancy Number | Requirements | Status | Term Length |
| 1 | City Resident, at least 18 years of age | Open | 5 years |
| Bicycle Advisory Board | |||
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Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to our community and help make it a safer and friendlier place to get around by foot and bicycle? The Bicycle Advisory Board (BAB) (SMC 04.16) is currently accepting applications to fill four vacancies for Citizen-At-Large positions and one vacancy for a Youth Member (16-22 years of age). Board positions are three-year terms. Candidates with diverse experiences riding a bicycle to school or the store, commuting to work, pedaling on local pathways for fun, biking to transit, riding e-bikes, touring, racing, mountain biking or any other type of bicycling are encouraged to apply. Examples of BAB activities include:
Rewards of being part of this board include joining a diverse, thoughtful, and knowledgeable group that is passionate about making all of Spokane a safer and more comfortable place to ride a bicycle for people of all ages and abilities. Watch a testimonial video from current BAB member Pablo Monsivais. Estimated Time Commitment: The Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Briefing Center, City Hall. Contributing to this group can be accomplished within an average of 5 to 10 hours per month including attending meetings, networking and researching issues our community faces. Apply online today to make a difference. Applications must be submitted to the Mayor’s Office by December 15, 2024. |
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| Vacancy Number | Requirements | Status | Term Length |
| 1 | City Resident, at least 18 years of age | Open | 3 years |
| 2 | City Resident, at least 18 years of age | Open | 3 years |
| 3 | City Resident, at least 18 years of age | Open | 3 years |
| 4 | City Resident, at least 18 years of age | Open | 3 years |
| 5 | City Resident, age 16-22 (Youth Member) | Open | 3 years |
| Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board | |||
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The purpose of the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board is to provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council and community on the actions necessary to achieve the community’s sustainability and climate goals consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Sustainability Action Plan, environmental stewardship policies of the City as adopted by the City Council, and within the requirements and parameters set forth in state law. Estimated Time Commitment: Meeting dates and time to be determined. The Commission will meet at least monthly. The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board is a new board and is currently in the process of empaneling its first members. The Board is currently accepting applications online. |
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| Vacancy Number | Requirements | Status | Term Length |
| Multiple | At least 16 years of age | Open | 2 years |
| Ethics Commission | |||
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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. Applicants who wish to serve on the Ethics Commission should review the full Ethics Commission Policy and Procedures, as well as the Ethics Commission Handbook. Individuals from the following segments are encouraged to apply: Professional or academic background in the legal profession, OR experience in human resources, OR possessing familiarity with government and the political process, OR experience in ethics. Meeting Information: Meetings are generally held quarterly, or when an ethics complaint has been submitted for consideration. The Ethics Commission is currently accepting applications online. |
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| Vacancy Number | Requirements | Status | Term Length |
| 1 | City Resident | Open | 3 years |
| 2 | 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
