Disability Board

About

The Disability Board was established in 1972 as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to law enforcement officers and firefighters covered under the Law Enforcement and Firefighters Retirement System, Plan I (LEOFF I).

Meetings

The Disability Board meets on the second Tuesday, every other month beginning in January at 4:00 pm via MS Teams. The public is welcome to join meetings via MS Teams or in person at  Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island. Please send an email to HR@mercerisland.gov in advance if attending in person.

Agendas and Minutes

Please email hr@mercerisland.gov for Disability Board meeting agendas and past meeting minutes.  

Staff Liaison

The Human Resources Analyst serves as Secretary and is the primary staff liaison for the Board.

Membership

The Board consists of five members, including two members from the City Council appointed by the Mayor; one fire fighter who is a member of LEOFF I; one law enforcement officer who is a member of LE0FF I; and one member from the public at large who resides within the city, appointed by the other four members.

Police and fire representatives are elected from among their union’s membership on February 1; the citizen membership is appointed by the board by April 1; and Council memberships are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council by April 1. Board members serve two year terms.

Other regular attendees of the meetings include the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Police Commanders.

Members