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Board, Commission, and Committee (BCC) Vacancies

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Vacancies on the City's Boards, Commissions or Committees (BCC) will be posted in the News List on the City website. Sign up to receive eNotifications about BCC vacancies here.

About Vacant Positions

Regular term expiration dates of BCC members are bi-annual, as follows:

March 31 (Applications will be posted for open positions starting at the end of January each year.)

Arts Commission
Board of Adjustment
Code Enforcement Board
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission

September 30 (Applications will be posted for open positions starting at the end of July of each year.)

Americans with Disabilities Act Citizens Review Committee
Economic Development Committee
Library Board
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Personnel Committee
Utility Advisory Committee

May 15

Public Facilities District Board

Current Vacancies

Arts Commission

Arts Commission

Serves as an advisory committee to the City Council to provide recommendations to the Council on artistic endeavors for the City. This commission will serve as the central committee to whom individuals and groups may bring their concerns and ideas with regards to the arts; encourage donations, grants and other support with public/private partnerships; and explore and promote art related projects. The Richland Arts Commission will engage in long range art planning and review and make recommendations on policies for acquiring, maintaining and displaying the City’s art collection.

Arts Commission Fact Sheet

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Conducts public hearings and makes decisions on applications for special use permits; grants permits when requirements are fully met; grants or denies variances to the regulations or restrictions in the Richland Municipal Code when the variance is in harmony with general purposes and intent of the code; and hears and decides on appeals to administrative interpretations of the City’s Zoning Code.

Board of Adjustment Fact Sheet

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board

Conducts hearings on civil violations of the Richland Municipal Code (RMC); determines whether a civil violation of the RMC has occurred; assesses monetary penalties in instances where it has been determined that civil violations of the RMC have occurred; adopts rules of procedure for hearings concerning civil violations of the RMC; conducts hearings on appeal of any notice of civil trespass issued pursuant to the RMC Chapter 2.34; performs such other duties and provide such additional information, assistance and advice to the City Council as the City Council may request or direct.

Code Enforcement Board Fact Sheet

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Serves as an advisory body to the City Council to formulate economic goals, strategies, and policies for the City in a structured framework providing both time and measurement criteria; assess existing economic development policies for the purpose of recommending such modifications, as may be appropriate, to assure achievement of economic goals approved by City Council.

Economic Development Committee Fact Sheet

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Serves as an advisor to the Richland City Council in order to promote parks, trails, open space and recreation for the City. Provide recommendations to the Council and, as appropriate, to other boards and commissions, on matters related to the provision of parks and recreation facilities and services that promote healthy lifestyles and contribute to the quality of life for all citizens. In this role, the Commission shall seek public input at regular monthly meetings, neighborhood meetings, master plan meetings and as needed to determine the public view on parks and recreation matters. (RMC 2.18.040)

Parks and Recreation Commission Fact Sheet

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee

Monitors the administration and grading of competitive examinations and hears appeals on any disciplinary action resulting in suspension, demotion, reduction in pay or termination, any alleged violation of the established personnel plan related specifically to hiring or promotional opportunities, and any challenge to the reasonableness of the appointing authority’s actions related to a reduction in force.

Personnel Committee Fact Sheet

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Planning Commission

Questions?

Please contact the City Clerk's Office if you have any questions regarding the Boards, Commissions and Committees.

Phone: 509-942-7389
Email: jrogers@ci.richland.wa.us

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