Boards & Commissions

Serve on a San Marcos commission, board or committee 

If you would like to serve on a commission, board or committee, the first step is to submit an application. On the application, you may list the advisory body or bodies that interest you. 

See list of planned vacancies(PDF, 252KB)
Submit an application(PDF, 252KB)
Read the handbook(PDF, 5MB)

Vacancies

Most terms expire on June 30 or December 31 every two or four years, depending on the body. We publish a list of planned vacancies each December for the year ahead. This list includes all of the terms set to expire for each commission, board and committee.  

From time to time, unplanned vacancies occur, when appointed members cannot complete their terms. Vacancy notices are published on this web page, along with the deadline to submit an application.  Applications remain active for one year and may be used for unexpected vacancies. If you are not selected during the year and still want to serve, submit a new application, and the one-year period starts over. 

Learn about the appointment process

Appointments are made by the Mayor and City Council following interviews with applicants. Members serve at the will of the City Council or until a qualified successor has been appointed. 

Commission, board and committee compensation

Some commissions, boards and committees offer a stipend for meeting attendance. Detailed information is available on their respective webpages.

List of commissions, boards and committees

Budget Review Committee

Climate Action Plan

San Marcos Community Foundation

Measure Q Oversight

Planning Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Traffic Commission

Successor Oversight

Youth Commission

Requirements to serve on San Marcos commissions, boards and committees

To be considered, applicants must be a "qualified elector" in the City of San Marcos. This means you must be registered to vote in San Marcos.

Register to vote

Some commissions, boards and committees have additional requirements. You can find this information on each body's webpage.

Reporting requirements

All public officials, including members of commissions, boards and committees, must file an annual Conflict of Interest form with the City Clerk’s office. These forms are public records and available to the public upon request. The forms require disclosure of information about income, business ownership, property interests in the community and gifts received. Members may not vote on items that create a conflict of interest, typically when a member would benefit financially from a certain outcome.

Contact the Office of the City Clerk, which administers the appointment process for city Boards, Commissions and Committees:

Email the clerk

City of San Marcos
1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
760-744-1050

Hours

Monday -Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Alternating Fridays
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.