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How to Apply for Committees, Boards, and Commissions

The City of Tacoma has a number of volunteer Committees, Boards, Commissions and Authorities that advise and make recommendations to the City Council and/or City staff. You can only serve on one Committee, Board, or Commission (CBC) at a time. Member applications are accepted throughout the year.

Use the form listed below to submit an online CBC application. In addition to the application, resumes and/or letters of recommendations may also be submitted. If you are not selected this quarter for the Committee, Board, or Commission of your choice, your application will be kept on file for future consideration.

Note: Your application and any attachments you send are subject to public disclosure. Certain information is exempt from disclosure. Refer to RCW 42.56 for information on state law regarding public records and certain records that are exempt from public disclosure.

Online CBC Application

Personal Information

I am interested in serving on the following committees, boards, or commissions (select up to three):
Select between 1 and 3 choices.
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Residential Street Address (Do not enter a P.O. box)(Required)
Residential address confirmation(Required)
City of Tacoma Council District(Required)
If you do not know your Council District, identify your district here.
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Age
Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply)
The City of Tacoma promotes cultural and ethnic diversity on its committees, boards, and commissions. Information in this section will assist in achieving this goal and is voluntary.
Gender
Household Income
Military History: Are you or have you been a member of the Armed Forces of the United States?

Questionnaire

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Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 4.
    Authorization for Reference Check and Background Check(Required)
    How did you hear about the vacancy on this committee, board, or commission?(Required)

    Questions?

    If you have questions about the application process, if you need an accommodation in the application process, or to request a copy of the application in a different format or language, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (253) 591-5178 or servetacoma@tacoma.gov. People with hearing or speech impairments may contact us through Washington Relay Services 1-800-833-6388 (TTY or ASCII), 1-800-833-6386 (VCO), or 1-877-833-6341 (STS).