| Councilmember Eligibility, Requirements & Public Disclosure |
To be eligible for appointment to the Bonney Lake City Council, you must have continuously resided within Bonney Lake city limits for a minimum of one year prior to your appointment to the Council, and must be a registered voter in the City of Bonney Lake.
If you hold, participate in, or are involved in any contract(s) with the City of Bonney Lake or if you hold any other elected public office, please explain in your cover letter.
If you are appointed to the vacant position by a majority vote of the City Council, your term will expire after the results of the November 2025 general election have been certified.
Once a Councilmember application is filed with the City, it is a public record available to the public.
The applications received from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements of state law, along with the answers to the supplemental questions, will be presented as part of the Council's April 9, 2024 meeting packet.
If appointed, you will be required by state law to file financial disclosure statements with the Washington Public Disclosure Commission (www.pdc.wa.gov).
| City Council Duties & Compensation |
The Bonney Lake City Council is the legislative authority of the City of Bonney Lake. The City operates under a Mayor-Council form of government. The seven-member City Council serves as the legislative body of the City. The Council is responsible for setting legislative policy, adopting the annual budget, adopting laws, determining the services to be provided and the funding levels for those services.
The duties of a City Councilmember will likely involve an average minimum commitment of 20 hours per month for constituent relations, preparation, participation, and attendance at various meetings and community activities. Beyond the broad duties previously mentioned, Councilmember duties include, but are not limited to:
- Attendance is required at City Council meetings which are held Tuesdays from 6:00 PM until adjournment.The first and third Tuesdays are Council “Workshops” (less formal study sessions); and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays are regular meetings. From time-to-time, the City Council or Mayor may call special City Council meetings as needed. Each Councilmember is also appointed to at least one Council committee (community development, finance, or public safety). These committees generally meet prior to the Tuesday workshop or regular meeting.
- Councilmembers are also expected to serve as liaisons to various regional boards and commissions as appointed by the Mayor or Council, and to represent the City Council at various community functions. These various meetings and functions occur normally during the evenings, but may also occur on some weekends, and during some weekdays.
- Some travel is expected locally, regionally, and/or within the State of Washington, involving various organizations of which the City of Bonney Lake is a member. Travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with City policy applicable to all employees and city officials, subject to the Council’s budgetary limit.
The Councilmember salary is $850 per month, and includes no fringe benefits.
Each Candidate will have up to 5 minutes to speak to the Council. Answers to the following questions should be addressed in your speech at the Council Workshop on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM:
- Why do you want to serve on the City Council?
- What experiences, talents or skills do you bring to the Council and community that you would like to highlight?
- Are there any community issues in which you have a particular interest or expertise?
- How do you view the role of a member of the City Council?
- What work or personal obligations do you have that could hinder your service to the City?
The Council may ask additional questions of candidates during your speech.
