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Boards, Commissions, Committees

Accepting Applications

Get involved and impact your community! The City of Monterey is accepting applications from Monterey residents for volunteer positions on the following boards, committees, and commissions:

  • Appeals Hearing Board – One member (new vacancy)
  • Building and Housing Appeals Board – One member (new vacancy)
  • Disabled Access Appeals Board – Two members (one new vacancy, one ongoing vacancy)
  • Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee
    • One Representative for the Monterey Vista neighborhood (previously noticed recent vacancy)
    • One Alternate each for the following neighborhoods: Alta Mesa and Deer Flats (ongoing vacancies)
  • Parks and Recreation Commission – One member (new vacancy)

Applications for all vacancies will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. Priority review will be given to applications received by noon (12 p.m.) on Monday, November 27, 2023 (with the exception of the Monterey Vista NCIP Representative vacancy which was previously noticed and for which applicants have already received priority review).

Residents of the City of Monterey are encouraged to apply for these volunteer positions.  Position descriptions and requirements are noted on the application, available at the links below. Mayor Williamson will review each application and conduct interviews of the candidates prior to presenting his recommendations to the City Council for appointment.

For more information, email the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@monterey.org or call (831) 646-3935.

Posted: November 10, 2023

The Council's policy on Appointing Members to Boards, Commissions, and Committees is found in Resolution No. 23-131 C.S., Exhibit A., Item B.

Agendas and Minutes for all Boards & Commissions meetings are available through I-SEARCH Monterey. To learn more about the responsibilities of each Board or Commission, visit the specific board or commission page. Follow projects as they go through City channels. Community members are encouraged to participate in the review of development projects that come before the City.

How can you participate?
One of the ways you can get involved with City government is to sit on a City Council advisory committee or attend public meetings. We invite you to learn more about the workings of your City and how you can become more involved by joining the review process.

Most development projects go before the different committees & commissions. Citizens are invited to attend public hearings, submit comments in writing and/or review development applications and documents. Information on serving on a board, committee or commission.

Plans for developments are available for public review in the Planning Office on the lower level of Colton Hall. Staff reports may be reviewed there as well, or in the Monterey Public Library, or online, prior to a public hearing.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE ON A BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE
Citizen participation and involvement are key to the success of our City. Community members of all ages provide insights that are vital to the decision-making process.

One of the ways you can get involved with City government is to sit on a City Council advisory committee or attend public meetings. We invite you to learn more about the workings of your City and how you can become more involved by joining the review process.

Agendas and Minutes for all Boards & Commissions meetings are available through I-SEARCH Monterey. To learn more about the responsibilities of each Board or Commission, visit the specific board or commission page. Follow projects as they go through City channels. Community members are encouraged to participate in the review of development projects that come before the City.

How do you know when a project is up for review?
I-SEARCH-Magnify-GlassCommission & committees agendas outline what projects are being considered. Agendas are posted at City Hall and are available online at I-SEARCH Monterey.

Current Schedule of Meetings
Board, Commission and Committee Handbook

Residents of Monterey: Receive emails about vacancies and applying to Boards and Commissions
Subscribe to the Boards and Commissions Interest List and any other email lists that interest you! For more information on the applications process, call the City Clerk’s office at 831-646-3935, or email cityclerk@monterey.org.

Unless otherwise noted, board, committee, and commission meetings are held in the City Council Chamber at the corner of Pacific and Madison streets. Agendas are posted outside of the Chamber at least 72 hours before a regularly scheduled meeting and at least 24 hours before a special meeting.

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Frequent Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How can you participate?
Most development projects go before the different committees & commissions. Citizens are invited to attend public hearings, submit comments in writing and/or review development applications and documents.

Plans for developments are available for public review in the Planning Office on the lower level of Colton Hall. Staff reports may be reviewed there as well, or in the Monterey Public Library, or online, prior to a public hearing.
How do you know when a project is up for review?
Commission & committees agendas outline what projects are being considered. Agendas are posted at City Hall and are available online at I-SEARCH Monterey.
Who is eligible?
Residents of the City of Monterey are eligible to serve on a Monterey board or commission. The Council makes appointments to these bodies twice each year, in January and July. Requests for applications are posted in the Monterey County Herald.

Members on the majority of City boards and commissions are appointed by the City Council for two-year terms. Monterey Board of Library Trustees are appointed for four-year terms while Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee members are confirmed for one year.
How can I apply?

Per City Council policy, the City Clerk accepts applications to boards, committees, and commissions when there are vacancies due to term expirations or unexpected changes in membership.  Vacancies are posted in the Monterey Herald as well as the City's social media accounts on each occasion that there are seats available.