Boards and Commissions | How to Apply

The Whatcom County Council and Executive appoint members to the following Boards and Commissions. Each board and commission has a specific purpose and is governed by operating statutes. Serving on a Whatcom County board or commission affords citizens the opportunity to participate in the countywide effort to address important issues.  Council appointed vacancies are listed on the Council Vacancies List, and Executive appointed positions are listed on the Executive Vacancies List.  You may download an application and see instructions on how to apply. For more information, please contact the Council Office at 360-676-6690, or the Executive Office at 360-676-6717.

County Council & County Executive Expectations for Boards and Commissions

• Address and Road Name Citizen Appeals Committee
• Board of Equalization   
• Whatcom County Community Network
• Forestry Advisory Committee - See application instructions
• Horticultural Pest and Disease Board
• Law and Justice Council
• Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee
• Whatcom County Noxious Weed Control Board
• Open Space Advisory Committee
• Planning Commission
• Solid Waste Advisory Committee - See application instructions
• Surface Mining Advisory Committee - See application instructions

Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committees:

• Birch Bay Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee
• Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee
• Portage Bay Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee

Advisory Committees to the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors:

• Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee - See application instructions
• Flood Subzone Advisory Committees
• Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management Advisory Committee

Instructions for completing a Council-appointed Board/Commission membership application.

Whatcom County Council Board & Commission Vacancies

Council
Address: 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 105, Bellingham WA 98225
Telephone: (360) 676-6690
Email: council@co.whatcom.wa.us

• Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Committee
• Behavioral Health Advisory Board
• Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Boundary Review Board
• Civil Service Commission
• County Appeals Board
• Development Standards Technical Advisory Committee
• Developmental Disabilities Board
• Economic Development Investment (EDI) Board
• Ethics Commission
• Housing Authority of Whatcom County
• Jail Planning Task Force
• Marine Resource Committee
• North Sound Mental Health Administration
• Northwest Senior Services Board
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee
• Public Defense Advisory Committee
• Public Health Advisory Board
• Purchase of Development Rights Oversight Committee
• Salary Commission
• Veteran's Advisory Board
• Whatcom County Housing Advisory Committee
• Whatcom County Library System

Whatcom County Executive Boards & Commissions Vacancies

Executive
Address: 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 108, Bellingham WA 98225
Telephone: (360) 676-6717
Email: JLouws@co.whatcom.wa.us