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Redmond Seeks Salary Commission Applicants

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Redmond is seeking applicants for two vacant seats on its Salary Commission, requiring residency in the 98052 zip code and adherence to state and local commission laws. The commission sets salaries for City Council members but cannot impose duties on council positions. Applicants must pass a background check and complete residency verification by Oct. 16, with initial screening by Oct. 19. Selected commissioners will be confirmed Nov. 17 and must attend meetings starting March 2027.

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    Redmond is seeking applicants for two vacant seats on its Salary Commissionβ€œThe City of Redmond is seeking applicants who value community engagement, fiscal responsibility, and transparency for two available seats on the Redmond Salary Commission.”
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    Residency in the 98052 zip code is required for applicantsβ€œCommunity members interested in helping shape their local government who are City of Redmond residents and reside in the 98052 zip code are encouraged to apply.”
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    Applicants must adhere to state and local commission lawsβ€œSalary commissioners are non-partisan volunteers who must adhere to state and local laws, codes, and rules governing commissions, including City of Redmond Ordinance 3166.”
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    The commission sets salaries for City Council membersβ€œThe Redmond Salary Commission sets the salaries of Redmond City Councilmembers, but may not impose duties, obligations, or expectations on City Council positions.”
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    The commission cannot impose duties on council positionsβ€œThe Redmond Salary Commission sets the salaries of Redmond City Councilmembers, but may not impose duties, obligations, or expectations on City Council positions.”
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    Applicants must pass a background checkβ€œApplicants are also required to pass a background check to qualify.”
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    Applicants must complete residency verification by Oct. 16β€œResidency will be verified by the City upon application submission and must be completed by 5 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2026.”
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    Initial screening will be conducted by Oct. 19β€œAn initial screening of applicants will occur by Oct. 19, 2026.”
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    Selected commissioners will be confirmed Nov. 17β€œThe selected commissioners are scheduled to be confirmed on Nov. 17, 2026.”
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    Commissioners must attend meetings starting March 2027β€œThe selected commissioners are scheduled to be confirmed on Nov. 17, 2026. Salary commissioners must attend one meeting in March 2027, two meetings per month for three months starting in March 2028, and other special meetings as scheduled.”

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