The Park and Recreation Advisory Board advises the City Council and the City Manager on matters pertaining to recreation programs, including senior citizen programs. The Board also advises the Council on the planning, development, improvement, beautification, equipping, and maintaining of public parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities and resources. Members serve 3-year terms.

The Code Enforcement Board hears alleged violations of the City Code regarding property maintenance standards as investigated by Code Enforcement staff. Board members serve 2-year terms.

The City Council appointed the seven member ad-hoc commission to assist the Council in its efforts to promote inclusivity in Pasco. The Commission is charged to “conduct activities… identify means… and make such recommendations to the City Council for action, education and guidance to foster an environment that includes, accepts, respects, and appreciates all members of our community.”

The Civil Service Commission is a citizen board mandated and governed by Washington State statutes. This commission works to ensure that hiring, promotions, and appointments to the ranks of the Police Department and Fire Department are made in a fair and unbiased process. The Civil Service Commission may also review disciplinary actions should an employee appeal such actions to the board. Members serve 6-year terms.

TRIDEC is hosting, in partnership with the Cities of Pasco and Richland, two informational meetings to discuss the proposed Columbia River Shoreline Reconveyance. TRIDEC partnered with the City of Kennewick to host the first Community Meeting on Thursday, August 2. As background, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers currently owns most of the Columbia River shoreline throughout the Tri-Cities, including the parks (which are operated by the cities under long-term leases), levees, and other infrastructure. The proposed reconveyance would transfer ownership of the land back to the cities through federal legislation. The intention of these meetings is to provide attendees with an overview of what is being considered, and to seek out public comment. We hope that you will join us to learn more about the proposal, and to show your support!

The City Council holds workshops the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, where the Council discusses issues, but no formal action is taken.