Become a Landmarks Commissioner
About the Landmarks Commissioners
The King County Landmarks Commission is made up of 9 members. Each member is appointed by the King County Executive and confirmed by the King County Council.
In cities that have a preservation agreement (ILA) with the county, a 10th member is appointed by the city called a Special Commissioner.The Special Commissioner is active when the Commission reviews COA projects or landmark nominations within the city boundaries, making the Landmarks Commission a 10-member city commission.
Both county and city Landmarks Commissioners are appointed for a 3-year term. Commissioners are all volunteer and serve without compensation. Out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed if they are incurred completing commission duties.
The typical time commitment for Commission business is between 4 to 8 hours per month.
Meetings
Landmarks Commission (both county and city)
When: 4th Thursday of each month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Various locations around King County and online over Zoom
Design Review Committee
3 Landmarks Commissioners form the Design Review Committee.
When: 2nd Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to1:00 p.m.
Where: Online over Zoom
Other events
Each year, commissioners can also expect to attend:
- Occasional site visits
- Tours
- Training workshops, both online and in-person
Responsibilities
Commissioners are responsible for:
- Reviewing and deciding nominations for landmark designation
- Reviewing and deciding certificates of appropriateness for new construction within landmark boundaries or alterations to designated properties
- Reviewing and deciding Special Tax Valuation applications for landmark properties
- Advising on National Register nominations within King County
- Developing policy and planning recommendations for the Historic Preservation Program
- Attending periodic training sessions, workshops, and conferences