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About Vacant Positions

Regular term expiration dates of BCC members are bi-annual, as follows:

March 31 (Applications will be posted for open positions starting at the end of January each year.)

• Arts Commission
• Board of Adjustment
• Code Enforcement Board
• Planning Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission

September 30 (Applications will be posted for open positions starting at the end of July of each year.)

• Americans with Disabilities Act Citizens Review Committee
• Economic Development Committee
• Library Board
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Personnel Committee
• Utility Advisory Committee

May 15

• Public Facilities District Board

Current Vacancies

City Councilmember Position No. 4 - Applications Accepted January 5, 2026 - January 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

2026 Council Fact Sheet

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Arts Commission

Serves as an advisory committee to the City Council to provide recommendations to the Council on artistic endeavors for the City. This commission will serve as the central committee to whom individuals and groups may bring their concerns and ideas with regards to the arts; encourage donations, grants and other support with public/private partnerships; and explore and promote art related projects. The Richland Arts Commission will engage in long range art planning and review and make recommendations on policies for acquiring, maintaining and displaying the City’s art collection.  

Application deadline:  Open until filled.

Arts Commission Fact Sheet

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Board of Adjustment

Conducts public hearings and makes decisions on applications for special use permits; grants permits when requirements are fully met; grants or denies variances to the regulations or restrictions in the Richland Municipal Code when the variance is in harmony with general purposes and intent of the code; and hears and decides on appeals to administrative interpretations of the City’s Zoning Code. 

Application deadline:  Open until filled.

Board of Adjustment Fact Sheet

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Code Enforcement Board

Conducts hearings on civil violations of the Richland Municipal Code (RMC); determines whether a civil violation of the RMC has occurred; assesses monetary penalties in instances where it has been determined that civil violations of the RMC have occurred; adopts rules of procedure for hearings concerning civil violations of the RMC; conducts hearings on appeal of any notice of civil trespass issued pursuant to the RMC Chapter 2.34; performs such other duties and provide such additional information, assistance and advice to the City Council as the City Council may request or direct. 

Application deadline:  Open until filled.

Code Enforcement Board Fact Sheet

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Planning Commission

Serves as an advisory body to the City Council to recommend, or prepare and recommend, regulations, amendments, extensions, or additions to such regulations or plans for the physical development of the City in the interest of health, safety, economic viability, and general welfare.

Application deadline:  Open until filled.

Planning Commission Fact Sheet

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Parks and Recreation Commission

Serves as an advisor to the Richland City Council in order to promote parks, trails, open space and recreation for the City. Provide recommendations to the Council and, as appropriate, to other boards and commissions, on matters related to the provision of parks and recreation facilities and services that promote healthy lifestyles and contribute to the quality of life for all citizens. In this role, the Commission shall seek public input at regular monthly meetings, neighborhood meetings, master plan meetings and as needed to determine the public view on parks and recreation matters. (RMC 2.18.040)  

Application deadline:  Open until filled.

Parks and Recreation Commission Fact Sheet

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Questions?

Please contact the City Clerk's Office if you have any questions regarding the Boards, Commissions and Committees.

Phone: 509-942-7389
Email: Jennifer Rogers