The Salary Commission is a three-member independent body responsible for reviewing and determining the salaries and health insurance benefits provided to the city’s elected officials
The city of Battle Ground is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on its Salary Commission, a volunteer board that supports transparency and accountability in local government. This appointment will fill Position No. 3 for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2027.
The Salary Commission is a three-member independent body responsible for reviewing and determining the salaries and health insurance benefits provided to the city’s elected officials.
Commission members must be residents of the city of Battle Ground, and may not be city officers, employees, or immediate family members of city officials or staff. Qualified applicants will be considered for an appointment by the mayor, whose appointment will be confirmed by the council.
Applicants who are not selected for this vacancy will remain eligible for consideration for future Salary Commission vacancies for up to one year from the date their application is submitted.
To apply online, visit www.cityofbg.org/Salary-Commission. To request an application or obtain additional information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk.info@cityofbg.org or (360) 342-5000.
Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.
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