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The City's Commissions act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, providing a conduit for community input on issues pertaining to Santa Clara. From planning the City's festivities or its physical environment; to preserving its history and maintaining its parks or libraries, these positions are vital to a well-run and receptive City government. Serving on a City Commission or Committee offers an opportunity for residents to be involved with the Santa Clara community and contribute to the public process. In addition, commissioners have opportunities to network, build their professional skillset, participate in special events and in some instances attend conferences.
Learn more about the Commission/Committee:
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Board of Library Trustees
- Civil Service Commission
- Cultural Commission
- Historical and Landmarks Commission
- Parks and Recreation Commission
- Planning Commission
- Salary Setting Commission
- Senior Advisory Commission
- Youth Commission
View the current roster of all commissions:
How to Apply
If you are interested in becoming a commissioner, we recommend that you: review upcoming openings, and/or attend meetings.
Submit an application during a promotion for open vacancies.
CURRENT OPENINGS
The City is currently recruiting for the Salary Setting Commission - application deadline of December 20, 2024:
- Two (2) Full Terms ending December 31, 2028
- Interviews will be conducted on January 9, 2025, at a Civil Service Commission meeting at 6:00 PM
Apply online below or apply in-person at to the City Clerk's Office at 1500 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara (M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Salary Setting Commission |
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Qualifications:
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Maddy Act Requirement 2023 Local Appointment List
Expected Openings
The City expects the following openings to occur due to term-limits of Board/Commission/Committee members in the next few years. Make sure to submit an interest form (below) with the City Clerk's Office and sign up for email to receive information regarding mid-year vacancies due to the resignation of board/commission members.
Board/Commission/Committee | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee | 2 | 3 | n/a |
Board of Library Trustees | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Civil Service Commission | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cultural Commission | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Historical and Landmarks Commission | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Parks and Recreation Commission | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Planning Commission | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Salary Setting Commission | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Senior Advisory Commission | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Youth Commission | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Qualifications
City of Santa Clara residents who are registered voters or are eligible to register to vote may apply to be a commissioner. The Youth Commission is open to Santa Clara residents between the ages of 12-19 years old.
Interest Form and Email Notifications
If you would like to be added to the Board and Commissions contact distribution list, submit an Interest Form or sign up for emails from GovDelivery and select the Board or Commission of your interest to receive emails about future openings and other news. If you would like to serve the City in another capacity, there are opportunities to become a City volunteer.
Maddy Act Requirements 2022 Local Appointment List
History
The following links provide the roster history of the Board and Commissions; including the names of current and past appointees as well as term dates.
- Board of Library Trustees (PDF)
- Civil Service Commission (PDF)
- Cultural Commission (PDF)
- Cultural Advisory Commission
- International Exchange Commission
- Historical and Landmarks Commission (PDF)
- Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (PDF)
- Parks and Recreation Commission (PDF)
- Planning Commission (PDF)
- Salary Setting Commission (appointed by Civil Service Commission)
- Senior Advisory Commission (PDF)
- Downtown Community Task Force (PDF)
- Youth Commission (PDF)