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Opportunities to Serve
Area residents have opportunities to serve the community through participation in City boards, commissions, committees and work groups. Current openings are listed below.
You may submit applications for specific groups whether or not there are current vacancies. You may also submit applications for multiple advisory groups of interest to you. Your application will be kept on file for one year and consulted each time an opening occurs within that year.
Eligibility
Most — but not all — City advisory groups require members to live within Bellingham City limits and have done so for at least one year, unless otherwise specified (noted with * in the Current Opportunities list below). Some residency exceptions or other requirements may apply to certain groups.
Applications
Anyone with an interest in serving can apply online or pick up an application from the Mayor’s Office at Bellingham City Hall.
Current Opportunities
Arts Commission
There are three (3) upcoming vacancies on the commission. The commission meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Board Room at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street.
*County residents welcome to apply.
Community Development Advisory Board
There is one (1) current vacancy and one (1) upcoming vacancy on the board. The board meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Board Room at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street.
Design Review Board
There is one (1) vacancy on the board. The board meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street.
*County residents welcome to apply.
Historic Preservation Commission
There are two (2) current vacancies and one (1) upcoming vacancy on the commission. The commission meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. and the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street.
Planning and Development Commission
There are two (2) upcoming vacancies on the commission. The commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street.
Public Facilities District
There is one (1) vacancy on the board. The board meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month (4-6 times a year) at 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Boardroom at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street.
*County residents welcome to apply.
Tourism Commission
There are two (2) current vacancies and two (2) upcoming vacancies on the commission. The commission meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Board Room at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street.
*County residents welcome to apply.
Transportation Commission
There is one (1) current vacancy and two (2) upcoming vacancies on the commission. The commission meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Pacific Street Operations Center, 2221 Pacific Street.
*County residents welcome to apply.
Water Resources Advisory Board
There are three (3) upcoming vacancies on the board. The board meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Pacific Street Operations Center, 2221 Pacific Street.
Whatcom Museum Foundation Board
There are two (2) vacancies on the board. The board meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Old City Hall Board Room (Whatcom Museum), 121 Prospect Street.
Contact Us
For questions or more information regarding any of the above Boards, Commissions, and Committees, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (360) 778-8100 or mayorsoffice@cob.org.
