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Vacancies on Five City Commissions
Volunteers Needed to Serve

The City of Santa Clara will have vacancies on five City Commissions: the Board of Library Trustees, the Cultural Advisory Commission, the Historical & Landmarks Commission, the Planning Commission; and the Senior Advisory Commission. All commissions listed have one vacancy except the Board of Library Trustees which has two vacancies, and the Cultural Advisory Commission which has three vacancies.

The deadlines to receive applications for each commission, interview dates and times, and interview locations are as follows:

The 5-member Board of Library Trustees advises the City Council on matters related to the operation of the Santa Clara Public Library.

The 7-member Cultural Advisory Commission advises the City Council on matters relating to cultural enrichment and beautification.

The 7-member Historical & Landmarks Commission provides advice on the names and renaming of streets, museums and the establishment thereof in the City, and the marking and preservation of historical landmarks and places.

The 7-member Planning Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the physical development of Santa Clara, and makes recommendations with respect to land subdivisions, zoning as prescribed by ordinance, and more.

The 7-member Senior Advisory Commission advises the City Council on matters affecting people age 50 and older in Santa Clara.

The City is also seeking residents who may be interested in serving on any of the City’s nine boards or commissions, or a City committee. Your name can be placed on a mailing list, and you will be notified when vacancies occur. The commissions/committee are: Board of Library Trustees, Civil Service Commission, Cultural Advisory Commission, Historical & Landmarks Commission, International Exchange Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Senior Advisory Commission, Youth Commission, and the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee.

Commissions generally meet every month, or every other month, in the evening with these exceptions; the Planning Commission sometimes meets twice per month; the Senior Advisory Commission meetings are held on a weekday morning.

If you are a registered voter (or in the case of the Youth Commission, a Santa Clara resident, age 12-19), and are interested in serving on any of these board/commissions/committee, or just want more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office, 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050. You may call the Clerk’s Office on weekdays at (408) 615-2220, fax them at (408) 241-6771, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or visit the online website www.santaclarca.gov.

Contacts:
Dan Beerman, (408)615-2228