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The city of Pleasanton has begun accepting applications for volunteer residents who want to serve on some of the city’s various commissions and committees. Those who wish to apply must do so by Aug. 26.
The city government recruits and appoints residents to a variety of commissions and committees so that the public can “contribute to and influence decisions affecting the city, providing advice and feedback on important community issues,” according to the recruitment advertisement form the city.
These committees and commissions oversee specific areas in the city government and make recommendations to the City Council.
According to a press release from the city, there are currently 12 open positions across six commissions and committees.
There is one vacant position in the Civic Arts Commission; one opening in the Human Services Commission; another opening in the Parks and Recreation Commission; two openings in the Library Commission; and two vacancies in the Energy and the Environment Commission — one regular and one alternate position.
The city is also looking for five members to serve on different categories in the Economic Vitality Committee: the at-large representative, commercial real estate, life sciences, commercial services and professional services, according to the city.
While all of the applicants for the commission positions must be Pleasanton residents, those interested in the Economic Vitality Committee positions — except for the at-large representative — don’t have to live in Pleasanton.
The terms for each of the commissions and committees will be four-year terms with a two-term maximum.
The city is also looking for 13 students to serve on the city’s Youth Commission. There are three openings for middle school students, six for freshmen and sophomore students, and four vacancies for juniors and seniors.
Eighth graders, sophomores and seniors would serve a one-year term while the other grade levels would serve a two-year term, according to the city’s press release.
Finally, the city will be looking for someone to participate on the Altamont Education Advisory Board which, according to the board’s website, provides oversight on funds used to promote waste prevention and recycling, job training and education both in schools and in the community.
The applicant for the advisory board also does not have to be a Pleasanton resident, but they do have to be a science, environmental education or vocational education teacher from the Pleasanton Unified School District.
Those interested in any of the open positions will have until 4 p.m. on Aug. 26 to apply via the city’s website.
