Boards and Commissions

Application Process

The application is an online application process. After submitting your application online, the City Clerk will contact you regarding timeline for appointments. If you need a paper copy of the application, please contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@mercerisland.gov or 206-275-7793.

Applications submitted via the online application process will be sent directly to the City Clerk. Paper applications may be returned via email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@mercerisland.gov, dropped off at the white drop box located outside of City Hall, or mailed to City Hall, c/o City Clerk at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Please know that the City Council gives a great deal of though to the make up of each board and seeks to have a diversified and balanced group. Current board or commission members who are interested in seeking reappointment should submit a current application to the City Clerk's Office. Please note that reappointments do not automatically occur. 

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 and MICC 3.46.030 Planning 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 and Planning Commission).

• Mercer Island Arts Council                             
• Design Commission                               
• Open Space Conservancy Trust
• Parks & Recreation Commission
• Planning Commission
• Utility Board

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.