Boards and Commissions Vacancies
There are multiple vacant seats for the City of Daly City, City of East Palo, City of Menlo Park, City of San Mateo, and County of San Mateo.
City of Daly City: There are three vacant seats on the Recreation Commission. The Recreation Commission is a five-member citizen’s advisory board appointed by the City Council. Open until filled. Apply now!
City of East Palo Alto: There are two seats on the Public Works & Transportation Commission. With terms from May 31, 2024 through May 31, 2027. This committee is charged with advising the City Council on matters related to the adequacy and improvement of all types of public and private transportation within and cross the City. Open until filled. Apply now!
City of Menlo Park: There is one vacancy on the Environmental Quality Commission and one vacant seat on the Library Commission.
- There is one vacant seat on the Library Commission. The Library Commission is charged primarily with advising the City Council on matters related to the maintenance and operation of the City’s libraries and library systems. Deadline to apply is at 5 p.m. on February 14.
- There is one vacant seat on the Environmental Quality Commission. The Environmental Quality Commission is charged primarily with advising the City Council on matters involving climate change, environmental protection, and sustainability. Deadline to apply is at 5 p.m. on February 14.
County of San Mateo: There are multiple vacant seats on the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Behavioral Health Commission, Commission on Disabilities and Farmworker Advisory Commission.
- 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 here.
- 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. Apply here.
- 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. Apply here.
- Farmworker Advisory Commission: There are two vacancies on the Farmworker Advisory Commission. This commission promotes programs and policies that address the unmet needs of farmworkers in San Mateo County. Potential areas of focus include: advising the Board of Supervisors and County agencies on effectively outreaching to farmworkers and their families; helping farmworkers and their families navigate public agencies and access benefits and services; raising awareness among farmworkers about labor laws and other protections; bringing visibility to issues that disproportionately affect farmworkers; and helping to build trust and relationships in the County’s agricultural community, particularly between employers and employees. Open until filled. Apply here.