Applying for City Boards, Commissions and Committees
To apply a person must be:
18 years of age
A registered voter residing within the City of Hayward limits
If you would like to serve on an official Hayward City Board, Commission, or Committee, you must request an application from the City Clerk’s Office and then submit an original signed application to the City Clerk. Applications are not downloadable from the city website; the City Clerk will send you the appropriate application after your eligibility is established. You may request to apply by clicking on a link to the board, commission, or committee you are interested in below.
There are some exceptions to the above requirements:
There is no residency requirement for the Economic Development Committee
Hayward Youth Commission applicants must reside within City limits or the attendance area of the Hayward Unified School District
Hayward Youth Commission applicants may be 13-20 years of age at the time of appointment
Hayward Youth Commission need not be registered to vote if younger than 18 years
Downtown Business Improvement Area Advisory Board members must own a business within the boundaries of the improvement area
How do I apply for a Board, Commission or Committee?
The City Clerk accepts applicationsat any time; however, interviews are generally held once a year in June. Click on a link below to learn more about each official group and request an application there.
The interviews give applicants a chance to talk with the Mayor and City Council members. After the interviews, the Council selects applicants to fill current vacancies.
What is the time commitment?
The Boards, Commissions and Committees meet at different times. The attendance policy requires members to attend not less than 75% of all regular meetings. A member may be removed if they miss three consecutive regular meetings.
