The City of Port Angeles has a variety of boards, commissions and committees. From beautification programs to public safety services, these advisory groups offer an opportunity for dedicated individuals to weigh in on a range of important issues. Members of the City's advisory groups are appointed by City Council and volunteer their time to serve and strengthen the Port Angeles community.
Each advisory group is unique in its number of members, roles, duties and term lengths. Terms of office vary between one and four years in length. Most terms of office begin on March 1st in the year in which the appointment is made and conclude on the last day of February in the year when the appointment expires. For example: A four-year term to begin on March 1, 2026, will expire on February 28, 2030.
Each permanent Committee has an opportunity for youth participation. The term for Youth Advisor Members shall be from the date of appointment until the person no longer meets the qualification to serve as a Youth Advisor Member, but in any event not longer than four years. The Youth Advisor applications will be reviewed in the fall of each year and as necessary to fill vacant positions. The Youth Advisor will be a resident of the City, at an age ranging from 14 to 18 at the beginning of the term, a non-voting member. A parent or guardian of the Youth Advisor Member must give written permission for the member to participate on the permanent committee.
Vacancies
The City of Port Angeles is seeking applications for the following advisory groups:
Civil Service Commission (3 seats)
General provisions for all Permanent Committees-See eligibility requirements
CHAPTER 2.22 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM AND COMMISSION | Code of Ordinances | Port Angeles, WA | Municode Library
LOEFF 1 Disability Board (3 seats)
General provisions for all Permanent Committees-See eligibility requirements
CHAPTER 2.23 - DISABILITY BOARD | Code of Ordinances | Port Angeles, WA | Municode Library
- Law Enforcement Officer (active or retired LEOFF member from Port Angeles)
- Firefighter (active or retired LEOFF member from Port Angeles)
- Member at Large (must reside within City limits)
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (3 seats and 1 Youth Advisor)
General provisions for all Permanent Committees-See eligibility requirements
CHAPTER 2.70 - LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Code of Ordinances | Port Angeles, WA | Municode Library
- Tax Collector
- Tax Recipient
- Member – at – Large
Planning Commission (3 seats and 1 Youth Advisor)
General provisions for all Permanent Committees-See eligibility requirements
CHAPTER 2.36 - PLANNING COMMISSION | Code of Ordinances | Port Angeles, WA | Municode Library
- General seat, must reside within City limits
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Commission (2 seats and 1 Youth Advisor)
General provisions for all Permanent Committees-See eligibility requirements
CHAPTER 2.32 - PARKS, RECREATION AND FACILITIES COMMISSION | Code of Ordinances | Port Angeles, WA | Municode Library
- General seat, must reside within City limits
Public Safety Advisory Board (5 seats and 1 Youth Advisor)
General provisions for all Permanent Committees-See eligibility requirements
CHAPTER 2.26 - PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | Code of Ordinances | Port Angeles, WA | Municode Library
- General seat, must reside within City limits
Utility Advisory Committee (3 seats and 1 Youth Advisor)
General provisions for all Permanent Committees-See eligibility requirements
CHAPTER 2.68 - UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Code of Ordinances | Port Angeles, WA | Municode Library
- Member – at – Large (2)
- Care Facility/ Medic 1 Rep
How to Apply
Make a difference in your community; apply to serve on a City advisory group! Learn more and apply online.
A kiosk is available at City Hall for in-person application submission; please contact the City Clerk at 360-417-4634 or cityclerk@cityofpa.us if this service is needed, or stop by City Hall located at 321 East 5th Street between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Please review eligibility requirements prior to submitting your application. The application contains a link to eligibility requirements for each board, commission and committee.
To be included in the first review, applications must be submitted by Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5 p.m.