THE CITY OF VALLEJO IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

May 20, 2020 / Comments Off on THE CITY OF VALLEJO IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

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VALLEJO, CA – The City of Vallejo is requesting applications to serve on the City’s Boards and Commissions. Vallejo residents who are interested in serving on an advisory body are invited to submit an application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration.

There are currently openings on the following Boards and Commissions:

·         Beautification Commission (1)

·         Design Review Board (2)

·         Housing & Community Development Commission (1)

·         Human Relations Commission (1)

·         McCune Collection Commission (2)

·         Planning Commission (2)

·         Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (1)

·         *Vallejo Housing Authority Board – Tenant Commissioner (1)

*Applicants for the Vallejo Housing Authority Board of Commissioners must be a participant in the HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher Program at the time of application. In accordance with Health & Safety Code Section 34272(a), tenant commissions shall be appointed for a term of two years.

With the exception of the Beautification, Human Relations, McCune Collection and PBSC, all appointed members must complete and file a Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. All City Board and Commission members must complete AB 1234 Ethics training and file a Certificate of Completion with within 30 days of appointment.

In most instances, to be eligible for appointment, applicants must be residents of the City of Vallejo. Information regarding the duties of each board and commission, and specific criteria for appointment may be found within each application. With some exceptions, appointments are typically for a term of four years.

Applications must be received no later than close of business on Friday, June 12.

City Council interviews have tentatively been scheduled for Monday, June 15 and, Monday, June 22, if needed. Interviews will start as early as 5 p.m.

Applicants must attend the interview in order to be considered for appointment.

 

Application forms and supplemental questionnaires are accessible in several ways:

 

·         The City’s website, located on the on the Boards and Commissions page

·         At City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 555 Santa Clara Street, 3rd Floor, Vallejo, CA

·         By e-mail at dawn.abrahamson@cityofvallejo.net, or by phone at (707) 648-4527

·         By Mail: City of Vallejo, C/O City Clerk, PO Box 3068, Vallejo, CA 94590