There is one vacant seat on the Housing Commission and three vacant seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Menlo Park.  There are multiple vacant seats (Commission on Aging, LGBTQIA+ Commission, North Fair Oaks Community Council, Agricultural Advisory Committee, Behavioral Health Commission, and Commission on Disabilities) for County of San Mateo: 

Menlo Park: There is one vacant seat on the Housing Commission. The Housing Commission is charged primarily with advising the City Council on housing matters including housing supply and housing related problems. There are three vacant seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission is charged primarily with advising the City Council on matters related to City programs and facilities dedicated to recreation. Deadline to apply is August 2.

County of San Mateo: There are multiple vacant seats for the County of San Mateo: 

• Agricultural Advisory Committee: There are two vacant seats on the Agricultural Advisory Committee. This Committee actively assists in the preservation of agriculture on the Coastside, advising and recommending to the County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. Open until filled. Apply today!
• Commission on Disabilities: There are eight vacancies on the Commission on Disabilities. This 21-member Commission promotes programs that address quality of service and positive attitude about people with disabilities; review and report on availability and accessibility of community services to people with special needs; establish a channel of communication with the community to garner input and educate the public to the needs of persons with disabilities. Open until filled.  Start your application today!
• Commission of Aging: There is one vacancy on the Commission of Aging. This Commission develops and conducts programs in conformity with specific provisions of Older Americans Act of 1965 subject to approval of the Board of Supervisors. Deadline to apply is August 2.
• LGBTQIA+ Commission: There is one vacancy on the LGBTQIA+ Commission. This commission advises the Board of Supervisors as to the promotion of programs that foster the well-being and civic participation of LGBTQIA+  individuals in San Mateo County. Deadline to apply is August 9.

• North Fair Oaks Community Council: There are currently two vacancies on the Council representing: One Member; and two Alternate Youth members. Applicants must be residents or business owners in the North Fair Oaks area. Youth members must be between the ages of 16-18 and reside in the North Fair Oaks area. Deadline to apply is August 30.
• Behavioral Health Commission: There are six vacancies on the Behavioral Health Commission. This Commission reviews and evaluates the County’s mental health and substance abuse disorders needs, services, facilities and special problems, agreements; advises the Board of Supervisors and the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Director of any aspect of the local mental health and substance abuse disorders services and programs; reviews and approves procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process; submits an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the needs and performance of the County’s behavioral health and recovery services system. Open until filled.  Start your application today!