Apply to Serve on the Board of Ethics

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill one position on the Board of Ethics.

The Board of Ethics consists of five regular members recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by the City Council. The membership term is three years and is comprised of City residents.

The role of the Board is to receive, investigate and make recommendations for disposition of complaints of Code of Ethics violations by the City Manager, the Director of Public Utilities, a member of the Public Utility Board (Utility Board), or a City-elected official. The Board may also render advisory opinions in response to a request by one of the aforementioned officials, and render and publish formal opinions on any matter within the scope of the Board's authority which it may deem appropriate.

For additional information on the Board of Ethics please visit cityoftacoma.org/government/committees_boards_commissions/board_of_ethics or contact City Clerk Doris Sorum at 253. 591.5361.

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. To apply, please visit cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication or contact Linnea Meredith at 253.591.5178, City Clerk’s Office, Room 11, Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402.