Boards, Commissions & Committees

The Town Council appoints members of the public to specific Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees (collectively "Commissions"). The primary responsibility of the Commissions is to act as advisory bodies to the Council. Commission members identify issues of interest to the community, make policy recommendations to the Council, and initiate programs that benefit the community.

Current Roster/Appointee List. Updates are made to the Town’s Roster/Appointee List as needed.  

Local Appointment List - 2023

Unscheduled Vacancy Notice- Planning Commission


Application Process

For information about the Board, Commission, and Committee application please go to the Application Process page. Applications are accepted during the recruitment cycle.

Contact the Clerk Department at (408) 354-6834 or Clerk@losgatosca.gov with any questions. 

RECRUITMENTS

Annual Adult Commissioner Recruitment

The 2023 Annual Recruitment application period is now open.  The application deadline has been extended to 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2023. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, 2023. For applications and more information please go to the Application Process page.

List of current applications received for Boards, Commissions, and Committees listed below.

Commission Recruitment for the Following Terms expiring December 31, 2023:

  • Arts and Culture Commission - Two (2) seats 
  • Building Borad of Appeals - One (1) seat 
  • Community Health and Senior Services - Two (2) seats 
  • Complete Streets & Transportation - Two (2) seats
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission - 
    • One (1) Town of Los Gatos business owner and resident
    • One (1) Town of Los Gatos business owner or employee, who may or may not reside in Los Gatos
    • One (1) Town of Los Gatos faith leader who leads a congregation in Los Gatos, who may or may not reside in Los Gatos
    • One (1) Town of Los Gatos non-profit employee, who may or may not reside in Los Gatos
    • Three (3) Town of Los Gatos residents as voting members
  • Finance Commission - One (1) seat
  • General Plan Committee - One (1) seat
  • Historic Preservation Committee Application - One (1) seat 
  • Library Board - Two (2) seats
  • Parks Commission - Two (2) seats
  • Personnel Board - One (1) seat 
  • Planning Commission - Two (2) seats

Current Vacancies:

  • Personnel Board - One (1) short term seat expiring December 31, 2025
  • Planning Commission - One (1) short term seat expiring December 31, 2024

Annual Youth Commissioner Recruitment

 The recruitment period for the 2023 Youth Commission is closed the next recruitment will open in Spring of 2024.