To be a member of a commission, committee or board is a high honor, providing a unique opportunity for genuine public service. Although the specific duties of these commissions, committees, and boards vary with the purpose for which they were formed, they generally assist the City Council by acting as an additional line of communication between the general public and the Council by making recommendations, focusing attention to specific problems, encouraging broad citizen participation in formulating alternative goals, and providing in-depth analyses on matters that will be decided by the City Council.
Commission, committee, and board members are nominated by individual City Council members, subject to the approval of the full Council, with the exception of the Library Board of Trustees, the Personnel Board, and the Sister Cities Commission. Should a nominee be rejected, the Council Member recommending the appointment shall retain appointing authority to submit another nominee. Should a new Council Member be elected, then all previous appointments of the Council seat shall terminate 60 calendar days after the swearing in of the new Council member.
- Members of the Library Board of Trustees are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. They are limited to two, three-year terms in office, but serve until their respective successors are appointed. A one-year waiting period is required following the expiration of the second consecutive term.
- Members of the Personnel Board are appointed by the City Council in the following manner: one member from a list of three persons nominated by the personnel of the Monterey Park Fire and Police Departments; one member from a list of three persons nominated by the remaining employees of the City; two members from the community at large; and one member from a list of three persons nominated by a majority of the four previously appointed members. A majority vote of the Council shall be required. Members are limited to two, four-year terms in office.
- Members of the Youth Advisory Board are appointed by a committee and serve a one-year term.
- Members on the Sister Cities Commission are appointed by their respective Sister City Association and may serve an unlimited term.
After selection, each commissioner, board or committee member are sworn in by the City Clerk and required to sign a loyalty oath at the first available commission, board, or committee meeting.
If you would like to become a member, please complete an application and submit it to the City Clerk’s office. Should any vacancies occur, the City Clerk’s Office will forward your application to the Council.