Open Recruitments
| Commission | Application |
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| Planning | - Two full terms ending March 31, 2027
- Applications due February 17, 2023
- City Council interviews on March 1, 2023
- Oath of Office on March 15, 2023
- Apply online
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Heritage Preservation
| - One full term ending December 31, 2025
- Applications due March 17, 2023
- City Council interviews on April 5, 2023
- Oath of Office on April 19, 2023
- Apply online
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| Youth | - Five full terms ending June 30, 2025
- Applications due April 28, 2023
- City Council interviews in May 2023
- Oath of Office on June 7, 2023
- Training on August 22, 2023
- Apply online
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| Library & Community Engagement | - One full term ending September 30, 2027
- Applications due August 25, 2023
- City Council interviews on September 6, 2023
- Oath of Office on September 20, 2023
- Apply online
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| Parks & Recreation | - One full term ending September 30, 2027
- Applications due August 25, 2023
- City Council interviews on September 6, 2023
- Oath of Office on September 20, 2023
- Apply online
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| Public Art | - One full term ending September 30, 2027
- Applications due August 25, 2023
- City Council interviews on September 6, 2023
- Oath of Office on September 20, 2023
- Apply online
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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 |
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| 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.
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| Library & Community Engagement | - One member may be nominated by the City of Monte Sereno.
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| Youth | - Members must be a resident of Saratoga in grades 7-11.
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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.
Commission Recruitment Notices
View special vacancy notices from the City Clerk.