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Boards and Commissions

The City of Lynnwood has several Boards and Commissions that serve in an advisory role to the City Council and City Administration. Most Boards and Commissions require that you live within the Lynnwood City limits or in Lynnwood's Municipal Urban Growth Area, and they generally meet once per month. Click the buttons below to learn more about specific Boards and Commissions, or visit the Agendas & Minutes page to view upcoming and past agendas and minutes.

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission supports universal access to diverse arts to enrich our community’s quality of life and economic vitality.

Board of Ethics

The Ethics Board receives complaints of ethics code violations and provides recommendations to the Mayor and/or City Council as appropriate and applicable by law.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is charged with adopting civil service rules for the regulation of the Lynnwood Police Department.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission provides recommendations on how the City can be a safe, welcoming and equitable community.

History & Heritage Board

The History & Heritage Board provides advice and recommendations regarding historical and cultural recognition and preservation activities.

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission is an advisory commission focused on meeting the needs of Lynnwood's underserved community members.

LEOFF-1 Disability Board

The Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Plan (LEOFF) 1 Disability Board reviews and approves all eligible disability and medical claims submitted by active and retired Police and Fire LEOFF 1 members.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Board provides advice and recommendations on parks, open space and recreation services and programs.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is an advisory body responsible for making decisions on issues relating to development and land use.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism/Lodging Tax Advisory Committee advises and gives recommendations regarding tourism programs and expenditures.

BOARD AND COMMISSION AGENDAS & MINUTES

Application Process

If you are interested in serving on a City Board or Commission, you may submit an application at any time. All applications will be kept on file in the Mayor's Office and applicants will be contacted when there is an opening. The process to become appointed is as follows:

Attend a meeting of the Board or Commission
Interview with the Staff Liaison and/or the Department Director
Interview with the Mayor's Office
Interview with City Council during a Regular Work Session, and appointed to the Board or Commission at a subsequent Regular Business Meeting.
Applicants must complete a Board and Commission Member Training Module prior to their first meeting with the Board or Commission.

Apply Now

Are you ready to apply to serve on a City Board or Commission? If so, please fill out our online application or if you need a paper copy please contact Lila Robinson at executiveoffice @LynnwoodWA.gov or 425-670-5001.

Apply Now for a City Board or Commission

Board and Commission Member Training

All newly appointed Board and Commission Members must complete the following training module prior to your first meeting with the Board or Commission. If you need a workstation to complete the training, please contact Lila Robinson, at executiveoffice @LynnwoodWA.gov or 425-670-5001, to make arrangements. Once you have completed the training module, please complete the Member Training Acknowledgement Form with the link below.

*Be sure to use the back browser after visiting links within the training module

Board and Commission Member Training Module PDF(PDF, 1MB)
Board and Commission Member Training Acknowledgment Form

Questions? Contact Lila Robinson at executiveoffice@LynnwoodWA.gov or 425-670-5001.