Kitsap County Advisory Groups

Kitsap County advisory groups, including boards, councils, commissions and committees, play an essential role in Kitsap County government. Whether created by the Board of County Commissioners or Washington statutes, each group was established to provide opportunities for the public to participate in and promote local government and the effective and efficient delivery of services. Kitsap County seeks advisory group members who represent the diversity of our neighborhoods that want to bring their passion and knowledge to help develop and review plans, policies and funding recommendations, ensuring resources are equitably distributed in our communities.

Vacancies on Kitsap County advisory groups are posted below. Please click on the position description or go directly to the advisory group web page to learn more about the group, review meeting agendas, minutes and membership, and contact information for staff coordinators.

For more information, click on the links below or contact Kitsap County Volunteer Services at rpirtle@kitsap.gov.

SCROLL DOWN FOR CURRENT ADVISORY GROUP VACANCIES AND THE APPLICATION

TO FIND ADVISORY GROUP DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION CLASS INFORMATION, COURSE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES, GO TO KCOWA.US/ADVISORYGROUPDEI

County Councils, Commissions, Boards and Committees


Accessible Communities Advisory Committee	Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council	Arts Board
Board of Equalization	Boundary Review Board	Bremerton Kitsap Access TV Advisory Committee
Commission on Children and Youth Advisory Board	Council for Human Rights
Grant Review Committees for Block Grants		Kitsap Public Health Board
		Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advisory Council
Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Court Community Advisory Committee	Non-Motorized Facilities Community Advisory Committee	Noxious Weed Control Board
Olympic Workforce Development Council	Parks and Recreation Advisory Board	Planning Commission
Public Facilities District Board of Directors
		Washington State Ferries Advisory Committees
Community Advisory Councils
Central Kitsap Community Council	Kingston Community Advisory Council
Manchester Community Advisory Council	Suquamish Community Advisory Council

Application and Resources

Application for Kitsap County Advisory Groups

Kitsap County Advisory Group Resources

Kitsap County Advisory Group Handbook
- NEW- **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Classes & Resources for Advisory Group Members & Staff **

Guidelines for Community Advisory Councils
Meeting Minutes Template
Meeting the Challenges of Serving on Advisory Boards
Robert's Rules For Meetings Summary & Guidance
Robert's Rules of Order Handout
Open Public Meeting Act & Open Public Records
Training & Resources
> Overview of Washington State Open Public Meetings & Open Public Records from the Attorney General's Office

Kitsap County News

Current County Advisory Group Vacancies

Application for Kitsap County Advisory Groups

Applications are currently open for the following advisory group positions:

Before applying, please check the links for the advisory group you are interested in to learn more about the group; check the meeting schedule to ensure your availability to regularly attend meetings; and to better understand the mission and duties of the group.. Those who are interested are strongly encouraged to attend a meeting before you apply.

Complete the Kitsap County Advisory Group application at the link above. For more information about the application and appointment process or to check on the status of your application, contact Volunteer Services at rpirtle@kitsap.gov.

> Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council - North and Central Kitsap Representatives. Read the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council position description here.
Board of Equalization - North, Central and South Kitsap Representatives. Read the Board of Equalization position description here.
> Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) Advisory Committee - Central Kitsap Representatives. Read the BKAT Advisory Committee position description here.

> Commission on Children and Youth Advisory Board - Youth Representative for North Kitsap. Students attending private or charter schools are welcome to apply! Read the Commission on Children and Youth Advisory Board position description here.
> Council for Human Rights - NEW Youth Representatives, South Kitsap Representative, North Kitsap Representative and At-Large (any area of the county).. Read the Council for Human Rights position description here.
> Manchester Community Advisory Council - At-Large, Schools, Nebraska Neighborhood Representatives. Read Manchester Community Advisory Council the position description here.
> Non-Motorized Facilities Community Advisory Committee - Central Kitsap Representative. Read the Non-Motorized Facilities Community Advisory Committee position description here.
> Noxious Weed Control Board - Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap Representatives. Read the Noxious Weed Control Board position description here.
> Parks Advisory Board - North and South Kitsap Representatives. Read the Parks Advisory Board position description here.
> Planning Commission - All Commissioner Districts. Read the Planning Commission position description here. * Review of applicants from South Kitsap will take place in January 2025 after the new Commissioner is in place.
> Solid Waste Advisory Committee - North Kitsap Representative, Agriculture Representative. Read the Solid Waste Advisory Commitee position description here.

> Suquamish Community Advisory Council - At-Large Representative. Read the Suquamish Community Advisory Council position description here.

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