Spokane Municipal Code

Title 04 Administrative Agencies and Procedures

Chapter 04.41 Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board

Section 04.41.030 Appointment and Term

 

1. Term

1. 1. Board members are nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council.

1. 2. The term of office shall be two years.

1. 3. The terms of eight of the Board members shall expire in odd-numbered years.

1. 4. The terms of seven of the Board members shall expire in even-numbered years. 

1. 5. The Community Assembly liaison shall serve a maximum of three (3) consecutive years.

1. 6. Initial and subsequent Board members may be appointed to such shorter and/or longer terms as are necessary to achieve this term cycle.

1. 7. No Board member shall serve more than four consecutive full terms.

2. Vacancy

1. 1. Any vacancy may be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner as for an original appointment under this section as amended.

1. 2. Appointment to fill the balance of an unexpired term where more than half of the unexpired term remains shall be considered a full term.

3. To achieve broad representation, city residency shall not be required to serve on the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board; provided, however, a majority of the Board members shall consist of residents of the city, students of secondary or post-secondary institutions located within the city of Spokane, or business owners or non-profit employees located within the city limits of Spokane.

 

Date Passed: Monday, September 22, 2025

Effective Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

ORD C36718 Section 2