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Petaluma's 15 Commissions, Committees, and Boards (CCBs) provide important oversight to City operations and the decision-making process.
While the Council alone has the power to adopt policies, issue proclamations, and complete other official acts, the CCBs do important background work that helps to inform Council decisions.
To be a member of a City Commission, Committee, or Board, you must apply and be appointed by the City Council. In most cases, you must also be a registered voter and a City of Petaluma resident.
Vacancies - January 2021 Update
A special recruitment period is now open to fill unscheduled vacancies on the Commissions and Committees listed below. Applications for these vacancies are being accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021. Click HERE to download the General Application. Applicants for the Planning Commission must also submit a supplemental questionnaire available HERE.
Climate Action Commission
1 Regular Member to complete an unexpired four-year term expiring June 30, 2022
2 Youth Members to complete newly established two-year terms expiring June 30, 2021
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
1 Regular Member to complete an unexpired four-year term expiring June 30, 2023
Planning Commission
1 Regular Member to complete an unexpired four-year term expiring June 30, 2022
Technology Advisory Committee
1 Regular Member
Tree Advisory Committee
1 Regular Member to complete an unexpired two-year term expiring June 30, 2021
Youth Commission
2 Regular Members to complete unexpired two-year terms expiring June 30, 2021
Term Requirements
Commission, Committee, and Board members generally serve two-, three-, or four-year overlapping terms. There is no monetary compensation or benefits for their time or their service. At the end of the term, the City Council may reappoint the member or fill the vacancy.
Responsibilities
Commissions, Committees, and Boards must establish their rules for operating, solicit community input at public meetings, make budget recommendations, advise and make recommendations to the City Council, and follow city policies.
Vacancies
Vacancies arise when a member's term ends or, in some cases, when a member resigns before his/her term ends. Click HERE to download a flyer with current vacancies.
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Advisory group members must be familiar with the community, understand local issues, commit to the term of services, and have established community relationships.
Information Handout
Application
Planning Supplemental Questionnaire
