It is the responsibility of the City Council to appoint people to serve on the governing bodies of those organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More about the volunteer opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has seven members. Members serve a four-year term and one member may be a resident of Yakima County if they also either own property within the City of Yakima or own a business within the City of Yakima.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is comprised of nine members who serve two-year terms. Three of the upcoming vacancies must be filled by a representative of a business required to collect the lodging tax. One of the upcoming vacancies is to be filled by a person involved in activities authorized to be funded by the revenue received from the lodging tax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Housing Authority has five members. Members serve a 5-year term and City of Yakima residency is not required. The meetings are held every fourth Wednesday at the Housing Authority Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some commissions require a supplemental application or resume to be submitted. Additional information on the duties and responsibilities of each committee and the application form can be found online at: www.yakimawa.gov\/council\/boards-commissions\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone interested in applying for openings can submit their application to the City Clerk\u2019s Office no later than November 8, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications will be reviewed by the Council Nominating Committee in mid-November and recommendations will be put forth to the City Council in December.<\/p>\n\n\n
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