(Chapter 2.84 Auburn City Code)
Within funds appropriation, the Arts Commission may, alone or in cooperation with any other private, civic or public body of any city, county or the State of Washington, initiate, sponsor or conduct programs calculated to further public awareness of and interest in the visual, cultural and performing arts.

Members: 12

Term: 3 years

Member Requirements: None

Meetings: Regular meetings of the Arts Commission are held the first Tuesday of every month at 4:30 PM, (unless noted otherwise for special locations or times).

Meeting Location:  One East Main,  Conference Room 1, located on the 2nd floor. 

Current Members:
Kristine de Leon
Tammy Dwight
John Harris
Ana Kear
Eydie Leighty
Trisenda Mayfield
Ann Marie Natali
Christopher Olds
Tori Olsen
Dana Rau
Kent Sprague
Kenneth Watson

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(Chapter 2.98 Auburn City Code)
The City of Auburn established the Business Improvement Area (BIA) to aid development of the Central Business District and facilitate merchant and business cooperation to improve trade. The Business Improvement Area Committee of Ratepayers reviews and evaluates the administration of the BIA by the Auburn Downtown Association. 

Members: 7

Term: 3 years

Member Requirements: Owners or operators of businesses located within the Business Improvement Area and whose businesses are subject to assessments.

Meetings: Regular meetings of the BIA Committee are held the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM in Auburn City Hall Council Chambers. Please view the Public Meeting Calendar for current meeting dates.

Current Members:
Bill Cowart
Giovanni DiQuattro
Darren Jones 
Brittiany Karlson
Bob Klontz
Ronnie Roberts
John Rottle

Alternates:
Katy Selden

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(Chapter 2.57 Auburn City Code and RCW 41.08 and 41.12)
The Civil Service Commission adopts rules and regulations, consistent with State law, for the examination, appointment, demotion, transfer, and promotion of uniformed (Police and Fire) personnel. The Commission hears and determines complaints and appeals.

Members: 3

Term: 6 years

Member Requirements: A member must be a resident of the city for at least three years and a registered voter.

Meetings: Regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 PM in Conference Room 3, located on the second floor of Auburn City Hall.

Current Members:
Stan Adamski
David Menke
Heidi Harris

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(Chapter 2.36 Auburn City Code)
Makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on the allocation of and application for grant funds to be used for community development. The Committee assists the Mayor and City Council in identifying local social service needs and recommends priorities to meet those needs.

Members: 9

Term: 3 years

Member Requirements: None

Meetings: Regular meetings are scheduled for the fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 PM at Auburn City Hall - Council Conference Room. Please view the Public Meeting Calendar for current meeting dates.

Current Members:
Jason Berry
Barbara Derda
Carmen Goers
Janeane La Casse 
Kelly Lindberg 
Sue Miller
Suzanne Pak
Shawn Parkhurst Paton
Erica Tomas 

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(Chapter 2.07 Auburn City Code)
The Auburn City Council created the Junior City Council in order to get advice and ideas from students on things like parks, recreation, entertainment, traffic, police, festivals, trails, environmental stewardship and other social issues. Students will learn leadership skills, improve their chances for scholarships, learn how City government operates, and see how they can influence government activities in order to make a positive difference in the community. 

Members: 9 (with 2 alternates) 

Term: 2 years

Member Requirements: The members of the Council must be from middle schools and high schools within the city limits. One (1) member can be from other schools located outside of the City, as long they are an Auburn resident.

Meetings: Regular meetings are held the second and fourth Thursdays of each month in Council Chambers located on the first floor of Auburn City Hall at 7:00 PM. Please view the Public Meeting Calendar for current meeting dates.

Current Members:
Savannah Lueck
Waylon Menzia
Jonathan Mulenga
Janine Park
Briseyda Sandate
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant 
Vacant
Vacant (alternate)
Vacant (alternate)

 

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(Chapter 2.76 Auburn City Code)
The LTAC Committee advises the Mayor and City Council relating to the imposition of the lodging tax, any increases in the amount imposed, and its use to accommodate activities for tourism.

Members: 7

Term: 3 years

Member Requirements: The Board consists of one elected official and an equal number of members each from representatives of businesses required to collect the tax and those persons involved in activities to be funded by revenue received through the tourism tax.

Meetings: Regular meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of April and November. Please view the Public Meeting Calendar for current meeting dates.

Current Members:
Mayor Nancy Backus, Chair 
Bob Fraser
Aman Ghag
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant

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(Chapter 2.33 Auburn City Code)
Advises the City Council regarding the operation of the Auburn Municipal Airport, including master planning, facilities improvements, leasing, rental fees and other aviation concerns. 

Members: 7

Term: 3 years

Member Requirements: None

Meetings: The Board is required to meet at least once a quarter. The Board may hold additional meetings as needed that will be published in advance. Board meetings begin at 7:00 AM and are held at the Airport Office, Conference Room, 2143 E ST NE, Auburn, WA 98002. Please view the Auburn Municipal Airport website for current meeting dates. 

Current Members:
Deanna Clark
Dennis Decoteau
Justin Heater
Jay Miner
Joe Nessel
Wayne Osborne
Andrea Prasse

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(Chapter 2.42 Auburn City Code)
Advises the Mayor and City Council on planning, development, acquisition and management of City parks, recreation facilities and programs.

Members: 7

Term: 3 years

Member Requirements: None

Meetings: Regular meetings are held the Tuesday following the first Council Meeting of each month at 5:30 PM at the Auburn Community & Event Center located at 910 9th ST SE, Auburn. Please view the Public Meeting Calendar for current meeting dates.

Current Members:
Peter Di Turi
Michael Palko-Dean
Michael Hassen
Wayne Osborne
Lisa Russell
Katie Helton
Vacant

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(Chapter 2.45 Auburn City Code)
Advises the Mayor and City Council on the City’s Comprehensive Plan and on City development regulations

Members: 7

Term: 3 years

Member Requirements: None

Meetings: Regular meetings are held the Tuesday following the first Council Meeting of each month at 7:00 PM at the Auburn City Hall Council Chambers located on the first floor of 25 W Main ST, Auburn. Please view the Public Meeting Calendar for current meeting dates.

Current Members:
Hanan Amer
Julie Berry
Joan Mason
Dimitri Moutzouris
Judi Roland
Kent Sprague
Phillip Stephens

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(Chapter 2.08 Auburn City Code)
Reviews and establish the salaries of the members of the city council, including all compensation that may be paid to or received by councilmembers.

Members: 5

Term: 4 years

Member Requirements: Registered voter and resident of the City of Auburn.

Meetings:  The commission meets by April 30th of each year and at least once a year to consider whether to review and/or adjust existing City Council salaries.  

Current Members:
Judith Anderson
Ronnie Beyersdorf
Isaiah Johnson
Grantley Martelly
Vacant

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(Chapter 2.77 of Auburn City Code)
The board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council, as the tourism board, to be distinguished from the city's lodging tax advisory committee, established by city ordinance codified under Chapter  2.76 ACC, and pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817. (Ord. 6041 § 1, 2006.)

The tourism board is created to assist the City Council formulate strategies for tourism-related activities, projects and programs geared to promote the City of Auburn as a tourist destination, and enhance the ability of local businesses to serve the needs of tourists and the tourist industry in Auburn.

Members: Up to 10

Term: Unspecified

Member Requirements: None

Meetings: Regular meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM at Auburn City Hall in Council Chambers. Please view the Public Meeting Calendar for current meeting dates.

Current Members:
Kacie Bray 
Malia Dale
Tawnya Hudspeth
Lacey Katz
Julie Krueger
Rachael McAlister
Ronnie Roberts
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant

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(Chapter 2.94 Auburn City Code)
The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) replaces the Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee.

The TAB meetings are facilitated by a Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson elected by the TAB members. The TAB is an advisory only body meaning that it doesn't have independent decision-making ability. However, as a broad-based group of stakeholders, the TAB serves a critical role in giving the Mayor, Council and staff invaluable community perspective that will help shape current and future policy and financial decisions affecting transportation in our community.

Members: 15

Term: Unspecified

Member Requirements: One representative from the Auburn School District; one representative from Green River College; 1 representative from the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce; one representative from the Downtown Auburn Cooperative; one representative from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe; two local business representatives; one bicycling community representative; one high school student representative; one senior citizen representative; three citizens at large selected to maximize geographical representation; one American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility advocacy group representative; and one transit users group representative. 

Meetings: Regular meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of every third month. Please view the Public Meeting Calendar for current meeting dates.

Current Members:

Dennis Grad, Auburn School District 
Peter Di Turi, Citizen at Large (1 of 3)
David Jensen, Bicycling Community
Sarah Shaw, Transit User
Michael Harbin, Jr, Local Business (1 of 2)
Riley Patterson, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe 
Waylon Menzia, High School Student
Cheryl Rakes, Downtown Auburn Cooperative
Cynthia Rapier, Green River College
Emmanuel Dolo, Citizen at Large (2 of 3)
Patricia Larson, Senior Citizen 

*Vacant, Citizen at Large (3 of 3)
*Vacant, Local Business (2 of 2)
*Vacant, Chamber of Commerce 
*Vacant, American w/ Disabilities

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(Chapter 2.43 Auburn City Code)
Through education and involvement, the Tree Board of the City of Auburn provides information and advocacy for "choosing the right tree for the right place," helping Citizens understand the value of proper pruning techniques and in managing an urban forest that is ever changing and needs to fit into the environment of this community. Board emphasis is on trees in public rights-of-way and on City-owned property.

Members: 7

Term: 3 years

Member Requirements: None

Meetings: Regular meetings of the Board are held the first Tuesday following the first Council meeting of the month in the Parks Admin Building at 910 9th St. SE, Auburn. Please view the Public Meeting Calendar for current meeting dates.

Current Members:
Linda Bielejec
Tanya Galat
Brooksie Hall
Bryce Landrud
James Tourangeau
Vacant
Vacant

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(Resolution No. 2340)
Develops policies for White River Valley Museum operations and management of collections, long-term plans for the Museum, and docent programs and other volunteer activities.

Members: 17

Term: Unspecified

Member Requirements: Board membership is comprised of nine members elected by the general membership of the Historical Society, and eight members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

Meetings: Regular meetings of the Board are held the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM at the White River Valley Museum Muckleshoot Room, located at 918 H Street SE, Auburn.

Current Members:
Gordy Nishimoto
LeRoy Jones
Ronnie Beyersdorf
Jeff Black
John Rottle
Kim  Perry
Dennis Grad
Dave Larberg
Ruby Elwood
Michelle Marshman
Charles Natsuhara
Romajean Thomas
Robin Pratt
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant 

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