333 S. Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 - 253-841-4321

City of Puyallup

There are many opportunities to take an active role in your local government. The City of Puyallup has seven citizen boards and commissions on which residents help shape the future of our community by serving, in an advisory capacity, to the Puyallup City Council. Consider attending one or more meetings of the board or commission of your choice. Members will welcome your presence and you will gain a first-hand understanding of how residents can make a difference.

Currently there is one opening on the city's Library Board and the city is soliciting applications from interested citizens to serve in a volunteer capacity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. You may download an application through the "Quick Link" section located on the left hand column of this page. Application must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 333 S. Meridian, Puyallup, Washington, 98371.

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About the City Boards and Commissions

Civil Service Commission

Five members
Three year city residency requirement
Meets third Monday each month
Term: Four years

Responsible for making rules and regulations relating to employment and other matters connected with personnel administration for the police department.

Design Review Board

Seven members
A majority of the members must be city residents
Two members must be registered architects
Two members must be associated with applicable construction trades
Other members must be associated with local interest groups or a
related land-use/design discipline
Meets third Tuesday each month
Term: Three years

Responsible for reviewing all applications requiring building permits for certain categories of development, as set forth in the Downtown Design Guidelines.

LEOFF Disability Board

Five members
One member must be an elected representative for Fire Fighters
One member must be an elected representative for Law Enforcement Officers
One member must be an at-large city resident
Two members must be councilmembers appointed by the Mayor
Meets monthly as scheduled
Term: Two years

Created by state law to administer retirement benefits and rule on disability applications and disability retirements for members of the state LEOFF I retirement system.

Library Board

Five members
City residency required
Meets third Monday each month
Term: Five years

Sets policy to govern operations and programs of the library. Assists in securing adequate funds, in planning and implementation of library programs.

Library Board Agendas

Parks & Recreation Board

Seven members
City residency required
Meets second Monday each month
Term: Three years

Reviews recreational needs for residents and makes recommendations on beautification and management of parks, cemeteries, recreation areas and facilities.

Parks and Recreation Board Agendas

Parks and Recreation Board Minutes

Planning Commission

Seven members
City residency required
Meets second and fourth Wednesday each month
Term: Four years

Responsible for preparing and amending the city's Comprehensive Plan. Makes recommendations to the City Council regarding changes to zoning and other land use regulations.

Planning Commission Minutes

Planning Commission Agendas

Senior Advisory Board

Nine members
Seven must be 55+ years and/or city residents
Meets first Tuesday each month
Term: Three years

Reviews operations of the senior programs at the Puyallup Activity Center and makes recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Department on funding and budget appropriations. Assesses the needs of Puyallup's senior community.

Those interested in serving in a voluntary capacity on a board or commission can submit an application to the City Clerk's Office, 333 South Meridian, Puyallup, Washington, 98371. Applications received from interested citizens will be considered for current openings as well as for openings on other boards and commissions occurring during the year.

Appointments to the Puyallup Boards and Commissions are generally subject to confirmation by the City Council. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 841-5480 for additional information.