2.08.710 Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions Created:
A. Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
1. “Ad hoc committee” means a body appointed by the Council to help competing interests come up with a solution that benefits the entire community, provide a forum for voicing concerns, increase community input, discuss alternative solutions and build public consensus over controversial issues before the City Council makes a decision. An ad hoc committee will cease to exist upon completion of its charge as given by the Council.
2. “Board” means a body established by state statute or city ordinance to study and recommend action to the City Council. Boards are advisory to Council and the work program is delegated by resolution to the board.
3. “Commission” means a body established by state statute to act in a quasi-judicial capacity. With the exception of the Civil Service Commission, some actions of Commissioners are appealed directly to City Council or Hearing Examiner.
B. There are established and created the following advisory boards and commissions of the City:
1. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee – Chapter 67.28 RCW;
2. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Advisory Board;
3. Planning Commission – Chapter 35.63 RCW;
4. Municipal Airport Commission – RCW 14.08.120;
5. Civil Service Commission for Police and Fire – Chapters 41.08 and 41.12 RCW, and Chapters 2.76 and 2.80 of this code;
6. LEOFF 1 Disability Board for Police and Fire – Chapter 41.26 RCW; and
7. Firefighters’ Pension Board – Chapter 41.16 RCW.
C. Elected officials of the City shall not serve or be appointed to serve on the follow advisory boards or commissions: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Advisory Board, Planning Commission, and Municipal Airport Commission. (Ord. 3003, 4/12/22; Ord. 2972, 5/25/21)