The Edmonds City Council recently passed an ordinance allowing the appointment of student representatives living within the Edmonds city limits to be appointed to the city’s various boards and commissions. These are open to students, age 16-25, who will be enrolled in high school or college-level classes during the 2012-2012 academic year.

The following three positions so far have been announced:

Edmonds Arts  Commission

Students, age 16-25, who will be enrolled in high school or college-level classes during the 2012-2012 academic year. Students with leadership qualities and with any level of experience or background in the visual, literary, and/or performing arts will be considered.

Responsibilities during the term include attending the monthly EAC (Edmonds Arts Commission) meeting, scheduled the first Monday of every month at 6:00 pm in the Frances Anderson Center. Students will also be encouraged to report on local youth artistic events and activities and participate in projects as outlined by the EAC.

A Certificate of Participation and a letter of recommendation will be given upon successful and satisfactory completion of the term. This can also be added as a civic affiliation on résumés and qualify for volunteer or community service hours.

The application is available online at www.edmondsartscommission.org. Please send application to: Edmonds Arts Commission, 700 Main St., Edmonds, WA 98020 or leave it with front desk staff at the Frances Anderson Center

Edmonds Economic Development Commission

The commission addresses specific issues related to economic development that will improve commercial viability, tourism and activity for consideration by the Edmonds City Council. This appointment will be for a one academic year term starting September 2012. The youth seat will be non-voting; however the person selected will participate in discussions and encouraged to comment. Community service hours can be arranged.

Qualifications and requirements:
• 16-25 years of age
• reside in Edmonds
• course work in Social Studies, U.S. History or the equivalent
• able to meet on 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
• commit to reading materials
• fill out and submit application along with suitable references

Interested individuals may pick up an application at the reception desk in the lobby of City Hall located at 121-5th Ave. N., or call 425-771-0247 to receive an application by mail or email. Send application to: Office of the Mayor, 121-5th Ave. N., Edmonds, WA 98020 or leave it with the receptionist on the first floor of City Hall.

The Edmonds Citizens’ Tree Board

The mission of the Tree Board is to engage, encourage and educate both the city government and residents to protect the city’s current canopy resource and plant new trees appropriately for the long-term benefit of the community.

Or applicants can request an application by email at spellman@ci.edmonds.wa.us, by phone at 425-771-0248 or can pick one up at City Hall, First Floor Reception, 121-5th Ave. N.

Students who are interested in applying for any of these positions may also find applications online here.