The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor. One member shall be recommended to the Mayor by the Superintendent of the Bellingham School District and eight members selected at large from the citizenry of the Bellingham area. A resident of the state for three years. A resident of the city for two years. Cannot be employed by the City of Bellingham.
Terms of office are three years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
In addition, a student representative from each high school is appointed to serve a one year term. No compensation is paid to members of this Board.