The City of Port Angeles has a variety of permanent 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 City permanent committees 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)
See eligibility requirements
Utility Advisory Committee (3 seats and 1 Youth Advisor)
See eligibility requirements
- 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! To learn more and apply online, please visit the City of Port Angeles website: www.cityofpa.us/advisorygroups
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 next round of application review, applications will need to be submitted by 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026.
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