Boards and Commissions
The
application process for filling many of the City's vacancies includes
an interview by the City Council subcommittee and recommendations are
submitted to the City Council for formal appointment. Boards and
Commissions appointment range from two-year to four-year terms. Unless
otherwise specified, the application period for these vacancies is
continuous until filled.
Below are the City of Pinole's active Boards and Commissions:
- Planning Commission
- Community Services Commission
- Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee (TAPS)
- Appointee / representative(s) to the following regional commissions/committees
- Contra Costa Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee
- CCC Mosquito & Vector Control District Board
- Contra Costa Council on Aging
- Contra Costa Library Commission
The City Clerk conducts ongoing recruitment for advisory board
positions. Applications remain active for one year and applicants will
be contacted if unscheduled vacancies occur. You are encouraged to apply
at any time by submitting your application to the City Clerk's Office,
2131 Pear Street, Pinole CA 94564.
Local Appointments List (Maddy Act, Government Code 54972):
Applications
Commission Application
Supplemental questionnaires are listed below and must accompany applications.
Planning Commission Community Services Commission TAPS
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Current Board/Commission Openings:
Planning Commission - Three (3) positions currently available
Three (3) positions opening as of April 30, 2019 - All open until filled
The Pinole Planning Commission is a seven-member panel of Pinole residents who take action on development requests and make policy recommendations to the City Council. It usually meets on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, though additional meetings may be called as required. Commissioners serve four-year terms. The terms of three incumbent Commissioners will expire on April 30, 2019. The recruitment is open for those three additional seats. Applications will be accepted from the incumbent members and interested citizens. See link above for list of current Commissioners and term expiration dates.
Community Services Commission - Three (3) positions available - Open until filled
The Community Services Commission is comprised of seven members who must be Pinole residents. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to public recreation, parks, arts and cultural activities and community services. The Commission reviews and recommends policies and procedures governing recreation, park and community services for approval by the City Council; maintains relationships with schools, community and civic organizations; and collaborates with civic clubs, nonprofit organizations and citizen groups. The Community Services Commission meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday at 5pm. Commissioners service two-year terms.
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee - One (1) position available - Open until filled
The Pinole Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee is a five member panel who recommend or review action on traffic safety, traffic control and planning, speed limits, parking and other traffic related matters. The committee makes recommendations to the City Council; committee members service two-year terms.
Contra Costa Library Commission - Alternate - Open until filled
The purpose of the Contra Costa Library Commission is to serve in
an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County
Librarian, to provide community linkage to the County Library. To
establish a forum for the community to express its views regarding the
goals and operations of the County Library and to develop and recommend
proposals to the Board of Supervisors and County Librarian for the
betterment of the library, including efforts to ensure a stable and
adequate funding level for services.
Submit Letter of Interest to the City Clerk's Office at 2131 Pear Street, Pinole CA 94564
Contra Costa Council on Aging - Open until filled
In accordance with the Older Americans Act, the Contra Costa
County Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) is appointed by the Board of
Supervisors to advise them on all matters associated with the planning,
development and administration of programs relating to older adults. The
ACOA is staffed by representatives of the Contra Costa County Area
Agency on Aging (AAA). The ACOA consists of forty (40) members.
Membership is determined by application and appointment.
Fifty percent (50%) of the ACOA must be age 60 and above. The
ACOA strives to represent or 'mirror' the diversity of the county's
population with attention to the following factors: geography,
economics, racial, cultural and ethnic origin, language,
ability/disability, sexual orientation, and of course age. Public
hearings are held a minimum of once each year. The AOCA does much of its
work through its committees and work groups. These include: Housing,
Health, Legislative Advocacy, Education & Outreach and
Transportation.
Committees on aging/cities (19 seats): By city or local committee appointment. Complete an application on the County website; submit a copy to the City of Pinole, City Clerk's Office.