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Section 04.34A.030
 

Title 04 Administrative Agencies and Procedures

Chapter 04.34A Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Board

Section 04.34A.030 Membership

 

  1. Appointees to the Board may serve up to two consecutive three-year terms.
  1. City residence is preferred but not a requirement for board membership due to the regional nature of some of the duties and responsibilities of the Board.
  1. The Board will consist of twelve (12) members, nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council. At least one (1) member of the Board shall be a member of a veteran service organization, employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, or an active duty military member based at Fairchild Air Force Base. In addition, (1) member shall be a liaison from the Community Assembly nominated by the Community Assembly to the Mayor according to the process determined by the Community Assembly and appointed by the City Council.
  1. In addition to the twelve (12) positions, the board will include:
    1. one (1) non-voting liaison from the City Council selected by the City Council, appointed or reappointed for one (1) year terms;
    1. one (1) non-voting policy-level decision maker to represent Spokane County who shall be selected by the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners.
    1. one (1) non-voting member to represent the Spokane Regional Continuum of Care, who shall be selected by the Spokane Regional Continuum of Care Board.
    1. one (1) non-voting policy-level decision maker to represent the City of Spokane Valley, who shall be selected by the Spokane Valley City Council
  1. Members of the Board and Board committees shall include relevant representation in compliance with HUD and Washington State Department of Commerce requirements.
  1. Board members shall serve without compensation.
  1. Board members shall meet conflict of interest requirements. Committee members may be required to meet conflict of interest requirements.
  1. The membership as a whole shall reflect a broad range of opinion, experience, and expertise with the object of making recommendations representative and on behalf of the residents of Spokane. To achieve that purpose, it shall include residents from diverse neighborhoods within the City and County, with diverse professional backgrounds, and citizens active in neighborhood or community affairs. Youth may also serve as members.

 

Date Passed: Monday, January 26, 2026

Effective Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

ORD C36821 Section 4

March 25, 2026