The City of Riverside is accepting applications from residents who want to serve on boards and commissions that offer guidance in an advisory capacity to the City Council on policy decisions which affect daily life in the community. Such issues include General Plan updates, building design, signs, parks, recreation, trees, streets, traffic regulations, public utilities, ethics, and the city’s budget.
“The Mayor and Councilmembers value the input from our community volunteers,” City Clerk Donesia Gause said. “Serving on a board or commission is a great way to give back to your city, being a vital link in meeting the needs of the Community.”
These are voluntary positions; applicants must reside and be registered voters within city limits to be eligible for appointment. The terms of office are four years and members may serve two consecutive terms.
Residents are encourage to apply by Nov. 14. However, applications are accepted year-round for all boards and commissions. The vacancies include:
- Commission on Aging (Wards 4 and 6)
- Airport Commission (Wards 2, 4, and 6)
- Cultural Heritage Board (Ward 6)
- Commission of the Deaf (Citywide, Wards 6 and 7)
- Commission on Disabilities (Wards 3 and 6)
- Board of Ethics (Wards 2, 3, 4, and 7)
- Human Relations Commission (Wards 6 and 7)
- Human Resources Board (Wards 5 and 6)
- Board of Library Trustees (Ward 6)
- Museum of Riverside Board (Wards 3, 4, and 5)
- Planning Commission (Ward 2)
- Board of Public Utilities (Wards 3 and 6)
- Transportation Board (Ward 6)
For more information and to apply online, visit riversideca.gov/cityclerk/boards-commissions or call the City Clerk’s Office at (951)826-5557.
