Boards and Commissions

The City of Mercer Island has six advisory boards and 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 accepted 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 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