Advisory Committees

Citizen Member Boards, Commissions and Committees

Volunteer Committees, Commissions and Boards created and appointed by Olympia City Council

• Arts Commission
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Design Review Board
• Heritage Commission
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Planning Commission
• Utility Advisory Committee

Volunteer Community Boards with at least one member appointed by the Olympia City Council

• Human Services Review Council
• Thurston Community Television Board

Other City of Olympia Committees, Commissions and Boards

• Civil Service Commission - appointed by the Olympia City Manager
• LEOFF Disability Board - elected and appointed members
• Parking and Business Improvement Area Board/PBIA - created by the City Council; elected by the PBIA ratepayers
• Site Plan Review Committee - staff committee, not appointed by Council

Resources

• Advisory committee roles and expectations
• Advisory Committee Rules of Procedure   
• How to apply for a City of Olympia advisory committee
• Olympia Master Ordinance for advisory committees, commissions, boards

Contact Information

For general information about Olympia advisory committees, commissions and boards, contact:

Cathie Butler
Communications Manager
City of Olympia
PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98507-1967
phone: 360.753.8361
cbutler@ci.olympia.wa.us

For information about a specific committee, commission or board, contact:

The staff liaision listed on the specific committee's web page.