Vacancies

Open Recruitments

Commission	Application
Heritage Preservation	One partial term ending December 31, 2025 One full term ending December 31, 2027 Applications due November 17, 2023 City Council interviews on December 6, 2023 Oath of Office on December 20, 2023 Apply online
Library & Community Engagement Commission	One full term ending September 30, 2027 Applications due December 31, 2023 City Council interviews on January 17, 2024 Oath of Office on February 7, 2024 Apply online
Parks & Recreation Commission	One full term ending September 30, 2027 Applications due December 31, 2023 City Council interviews on January 17, 2024 Oath of Office on February 7, 2024 Apply online
Public Art Commission	One partial term ending September 30, 2025 One full term ending September 30, 2027 Applications due December 31, 2023 City Council interviews on January 17, 2024 Oath of Office on February 7, 2024 Apply online

Qualifications

Must be a resident of the City of Saratoga (not including one position on the Library Commission)
Must attend a Commission meeting prior to the interview with City Council

Special Qualifications

Commission	Special Qualifications
Heritage Preservation	One member is nominated by the Saratoga Historical Foundation. A minimum of two members must be experienced in architecture, history, planning, archaeology, or other heritage preservation related disciplines, if such professionals are available in the community. The Saratoga Historical Foundation nominee can qualify as a professional member.
Library & Community Engagement	One member may be nominated by the City of Monte Sereno.
Youth	Members must be a resident of Saratoga in grades 7-11.

Application Instructions

To be considered for a Commission, applicants must complete an application and submit it to the City before the application deadline. Additionally, applicants must attend a Commission meeting prior to their interview with the City Council.

After the application deadline, the City Clerk will review the applications and notify applicants that meet the Commission qualifications of their interview date and time. Please note that interviews are recorded.

Financial Disclosures

Commission members are subject to Conflict of Interest provisions by State law and Commissioners must file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests within 30 days of taking the Oath of Office. The City Clerk will provide the link to file.