The Seattle City Council is seeking volunteers to be part of the city’s Community Police Commission.

Council public safety committee chair Lisa Herbold announced the search earlier this month. “In accordance with the 2017 Accountability Ordinance, to be eligible, commissioners must be respected members of Seattle’s many diverse communities and reside or work in Seattle at the time of their appointment,” the announcement reads.

The CPC is made up of 21 commissioners who serve in a volunteer capacity, “though need-based stipends are available,” the city says. Seven commissioners are appointed by the mayor’s office, seven by the council, and the remaining seven by the CPC itself.

The council is currently accepting applications to fill its vacancies.

According to the announcement, the CPC organizes community meetings, plays an important role in the federal Consent Decree process, and makes recommendations to the council, mayor, Seattle Police Department, and other city departments on public safety issues.

You can learn more about the CPC and apply at seattle.gov.

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