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ANNUAL NOTICE OF VACANCIESThe City of Pacific Grove accepts applications November through December for annual appointments during the following January.  Upcoming openings on Boards and Commissions are listed linked here. Through the year, you may check the webpages for the interested board, commission or committee.  You may find an application below.  Please feel free to contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofpacificgrove.org or 831-648-3181 with any questions.  Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Pacific Grove!

City Boards & CommissionsIn keeping with the philosophy of citizen involvement, the City Council has historically sought the input of its residents in planning for the future of its community. In keeping with this philosophy, the City Council appoints residents to various boards, commissions, and committees to keep abreast of the changing needs of the community.

Current Boards & Commissions

A list of the City's current boards, commissions and committees can be found in the Related Pages section in the left-hand menu.

Types of Boards & Commissions

There are several types of City Boards and Commissions: Charter Commissions, Committees, and Boards; Municipal Code Committees; Standing Committees; and Ad hoc Committees. Charter Commissions were created by the City Charter on April 22, 1927. Municipal Code Committees are created by Ordinance and are outlined in the City's Municipal Code. Standing Committees consist of citizens only, or a mixed group of council members and citizens. Their assignment is not necessarily permanent, but a standing committee may exist to address issues arising more or less continually in an area of interest to the Council. The City Council has appointed and created various ad hoc committees over the past years. These committees are utilized as advisors to the City Council on specific matters that do not logically fall into commissions' or committees' traditional areas of concern. Ad hoc committees are considered to have a short life span and culminate their work with a recommendation to the Council.

Role of Commissions, Committees, and Boards

The strength and success of Pacific Grove City Government is, to a large degree, reflective of the quality of service performed by volunteers. While the nature of decision-making has required the separation of tasks to various commissions, it is viewed that all of the City volunteers serve to a common end.  Actions taken by committees may be appealed to the City Council.

Commissions, committees, and boards use common rules, although each has a different role within the City organization. Term lengths and limits vary with different commissions. These positions are voluntary and non-paid.

Charter commission members must be a registered elector of the City and may not be a member of any other Charter board or commission and shall not hold any position in the City Government.

All terms commence on February 1st and vary from two to four years in length, depending on the commission. Unexcused absence from three consecutive regular meetings may be considered as cause for removal by the Council. More information is available in the Board and Commission Member Handbook.

Council Policies governing Boards, Commissions, and Committees.


Applications for Prospective CommissionersEach year, the City solicits applications from persons interested in actively participating in local government. From time to time, there are vacancies caused by mid-term resignations. Applications can be obtained at City Hall or can be printed from the Adobe Acrobat link below. Information regarding application deadlines and submissions may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (831)648-3181.

Applicants are encouraged to emphasize their background to match those needed for a particular board or commission. The Mayor reviews the applications, consults with committee chairs and council members regarding committee requirements, and then makes recommendations to the City Council. Appointments must be confirmed by a majority vote of the Council.

Application for Appointment to a Public Board

Maddy Act / Local Appointments List

In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, California Government Code Section §54972, the following appointment list of the City of Pacific Grove's Boards, Commissions, and Committee members is posted on an annual basis by December 31. The City of Pacific Grove encourages residents to apply for positions in efforts to build an applicant pool representative of the entire community. Board Members, Commissioners, and Committee members serve at the pleasure of the legislative body, must be 18 years of age or older, a resident and registered to vote in the City of Pacific Grove. However, there is no residency requirement for some members of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force and Economic Development Commission. 

The names on this list are subject to change based on resignations or terminations that occur during the year.  Please refer to the corresponding pages for current membership and necessary qualifications for each position, or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 831-648-3181 or cityclerk@cityofpacificgrove.org.
  
Local Appointments List 2023

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