City seeks volunteers for Commissions & Committees
Published February 16, 2024
Applications are now open for appointments to seven City of Piedmont Commissions or Committees. Serving in these volunteer positions is an excellent way to learn more about the inner workings of City government and to help keep Piedmont moving forward.
At Commission or Committee meetings, you’d hear reports from City staff about current and proposed services, policies, and programs and help shape the direction they take by providing valuable insight and resident perspectives. Learn more about the work Commissioners do by watching past meetings on the City’s online video archive.
Apply online at piedmont.ca.gov/Commissioner. Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, March 15. Mandatory in-person interviews will be held the evening of Monday, March 25.
12 vacancies across 7 bodies
The Council will appoint a total of 12 seats on seven Commissions and Committees. For most bodies, members are appointed to 3-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Vacancies are available on:
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Commission/Committee
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Duties
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Vacancies
(# of Incumbents Eligible to Reapply)
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Meets
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Budget Advisory and Financial Planning Committee
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Studies and provides recommendations on annual budget, long-term financial projections, mid-year budget adjustments, and the City’s municipal services tax rate and renewal.
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2 (2)
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As needed
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Civil Service Commission
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Deals with personnel issues including classification and serves as the hearing board in disputes between the City and employees.
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2 (2)
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As needed
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Park Commission
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Advises on issues related to public parks and street trees.
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2 (2)
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Monthly on first Wednesdays, 5:30pm.
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Planning Commission
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Advises on issues related to planning and building. Makes decisions regarding proposed modifications or construction to homes. Requires approximately 4 hours per month in addition to meeting time.
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1 (0)
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Monthly on second Mondays, 5:30pm.
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Police and Fire Pension Board
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Supervises investment of funds in legacy pension plan for Police Officers and Firefighters.
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1(1)
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Last Wednesday of the first month of the calendar quarter
4:00pm.
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Public Safety Committee
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Advises on efforts to increase public participation in crime reduction and disaster preparedness.
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2 (1)
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Quarterly
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Recreation Commission
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Advises on issues regarding recreation programs, sports field development, allocations of field space and other issues.
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2 (1)
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Monthly on third Wednesdays, 7:30pm.
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Apply online by March 15
To apply, submit your online application by 5pm on March 15. You’ll be asked to provide contact and basic background information (education, occupation), select which body you would like to serve on, and provide brief written answers to three questions:
- What experience do you have related to this appointment?
- Why are you seeking this appointment?
- What will you bring to this Commission or Committee?
Interviews on March 25
Applicants must attend an in-person interview at City offices in the evening of Monday, March 25 to be considered for appointment. Interviews will be conducted by the City Council and will last roughly 5 minutes each. The interview schedule will be provided to applicants on Friday, March 22.
With questions, contact the City Clerk’s office at (510) 420-3040 or by email to [email protected].