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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 on a board or commission can apply here.
Current Opportunities
Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authorities Board of Commissioners
There is one (1) vacancy on the board. The board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Please review this board’s specific application instructions.
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.
Transportation Commission
There is one (1) vacancy on the commission. The board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Pacific Street Operations Center, 2221 Pacific Street.
*County residents welcome to apply.
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.
