Boards and Commissions
The City of Mercer Island has six advisory boards or commissions that advise the City Council including:
- Mercer Island Arts Council
- Design Commission
- Open Space Conservancy Trust
- Parks & Recreation Commission
- Planning Commission
- Utility Board
City Council appoints applicants each May to vacant or expiring positions. Applications for appointment are only excepted during an open recruitment.
Interested in volunteering? Questions? Email the City Clerk.
Applicant Requirements
Candidates must be current residents of Mercer Island, unless otherwise specified by the Mercer Island City Code (see MICC 3.34.030(B)2 Design Commission). In addition, applicants are urged to familiarize themselves with the applicable criteria for the position they are applying for, as some boards or commissions highly prefer certain qualifications (for example, Design Commission).
- Mercer Island Arts Council – see MICC 3.55
- Design Commission – see MICC 3.34.030
- Open Space Conservancy Trust – see Ord. No. 96-002
- Parks & Recreation Commission – see MICC 3.53
- Planning Commission – see MICC 3.46
- Utility Board – see MICC 3.52
The City Council adopted a revised Code of Ethics on June 15, 2021. These standards and guidelines apply to the City Council, Board Members, and Commissioners.
