City of Davis

Apply to Serve on a City Commission!

The City of Davis is looking for community members to serve on the newly created Affordable Housing Task Force.

Learn more about the Affordable Housing Task Force and how to apply to be a member.

The City of Davis is looking for volunteers to serve as members of the following commissions:

• Natural Resources (1 vacancy)
• Social Services (2 vacancies)

By serving on a city commission, you can participate in local government and help plan the future of Davis. Commissions serve as a conduit for citizen input – a way of gathering, analyzing and recommending options to the City Council. Commissions provide an important avenue for determining the community’s feelings about various issues and extending the reach of the democratic process.

If you are interested in serving on a commission and are a resident of Davis, please fill out an application. Applications may be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 23 Russell Boulevard, Suite 4, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., downloaded from the link below, or call (530) 757-5648 and an application will be mailed or emailed to you. Feel free to include a resume or other information to help the City Council in the selection process. Please be aware that all applications and accompanied documents are considered public information and may be disclosed/released pursuant to the California Public Records Act. Applications are submitted to City Council for appointment at a regular Council meeting.

Application deadline: Friday April 6, 2012.

Commission and Board Application Forms

Application Form:

• Commission Application Form
• Commission Application Form (MS Word Document)

Planning Commission Supplemental Questionnaire:

• Planning Commission Supplement Questionnaire
• Planning Commission Supplement Questionnaire (MS Word Document)

Applications can be delivered to the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 23 Russell Blvd.

Commission Information:

Natural Resources Commission
The Natural Resources Commission advises the City Council on the preservation, management and enhancement of the city's natural resources. Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.

Social Services Commission
The Social Services Commission advises the City Council on matters relating to issues of social services including health, affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, transit and low income needs. Meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.