Application Deadline Extended for Newly Created Commissions - Sister Cities, and Human Services
The City of Issaquah is actively recruiting to fill the positions on the newly created Sister Cities Commission and the Human Services Commission.
- Sister Cities Commission
Objective: To increase the knowledge, goodwill, and understanding of the world through people-to-people diplomacy, education, cultural exchanges, economic exchanges, and humanitarian assistance.
Qualifications: Members shall be made from individuals who have an interest in arts and cultural exchange, economic development, education, business, and youth by training, experience or actions. City residency is preferred, but not required; provided, however, a majority of the members shall be residents of the City of Issaquah.
Number of Positions Available: 9 regular, 2 alternate
- Human Services Commission
Objective: To advise the Mayor and Council on all matters concerning human services planning and funding.
Qualifications: Members shall be made from individuals who have an interest in human services as evidenced by knowledge, support and experience. However, at no time shall a member also be employed by, or serve on the Board of Directors of, a human service agency delivering services to City residents. City residency is preferred, but not required.
Number of Positions Available: 7 regular, 2 alternate
Applications and Volunteer Service Agreement forms may be obtained at City Hall, City Clerk's Office, 130 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027, or from the City’s website; available in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat PDF.
A signed, completed Application and Volunteer Service Agreement form must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2007. The City Clerk will notify all applicants in writing regarding the interview process. Appointments are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council in September or October 2007.
The Mayor gives a great deal of thought to the make up of each board and seeks to have a diversified and balanced group. Serving on a board or commission is an opportunity to "get involved" in the community and the operations of your local government. The City encourages anyone interested to apply for a position (alternate members serve in the absence of regular members). For further information on any of these boards and commissions, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (425) 837-3000.
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