Disability Board

The Disability Board was established in 1972 to consider disability retirement and medical claims 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 Thursday, every other month beginning in January at 4:00 pm via Zoom. The public is welcome to join meetings via Zoom 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 Manager 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 and Police Commanders.

Members