
The Salary Review Commission reviews the salaries and duties of the mayor and City council members to establish their compensation
VANCOUVER – The city of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill two openings on the Salary Review Commission, with a term beginning Feb. 25, 2025, and expiring Feb. 11, 2029. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 7.
The Salary Review Commission reviews the salaries and duties of the mayor and City council members to establish their compensation.
Membership eligibility and requirements
- Must be a City resident
- Must be a registered voter
- City officers, employees or their immediate family are not eligible
For full commission details, including term information and meeting times, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards.
How to apply
Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards to apply online. For questions or to request the application in other languages or formats, please contact the City’s Boards and Commissions Coordinator by mail at Vancouver City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by phone at (360) 487-8600 (WA Relay 711), or by email at bc_coordinator@cityofvancouver.us.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver.
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