Holiday closure Monday May 28: Most county offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Boards and Commissions

King County Boards and Commissions

More than 480 volunteers are already serving on King County's 49 active citizen boards and commissions. These volunteers are advising the Executive and the King County Council on policies and programs affecting the citizens of King County. The Executive's annual report (PDF, 835K) to the King County Council on citizen boards and commissions is available online now.

From advocating for the developmentally disabled, to addressing civil rights issues, landmarks preservation, and transit services, boards and commissions cover a wide range of topics.  While we accept application for appointment to King County boards and commissions at any time, currently recruiting for members are the following boards and commissions.  You can find furter information about the following boards by viewing our "Currently Recruiting" page:

  • Civil Rights Commission
  • Regional Human Services Levy Oversight Board
  • Seattle Ferry Advisory Committee
  • Veterans Citizens Levy Oversight Board.

To apply for an appointment to a King County board or commission, you must complete a basic application form (PDF) or submit a resume in lieu of the application form. You must also complete a King County Board of Ethics financial disclosure form (PDF). Please return the completed forms to us via either U.S. Mail, scan (pdf) or fax.

If you have questions on the application process or about a particular board/commission contact Rick Ybarra, Liaison for Boards and Commission, King County Executive Office, 401 5th Ave, Suite 800, Seattle, Washington 98104, Direct Phone Line: 206-263-9651, Fax: 206-296-0194, or via email at Rick.Ybarra@kingcounty.gov

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