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2. Parks and Recreation Commission Recruitment

   The City is now seeking volunteers for positions on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Please visit www.saratoga.ca.us/comvac for information about the current number of vacancies, term lengths, and the recruitment schedule, including the application deadline, interview date, and Oath of Office date.

   Qualifications

   • Must be a resident in the City of Saratoga
   • Must attend at least one Commission meeting prior to the interview with the City Council
   • Must submit a completed application form and supplemental questionnaire prior to the application deadline

   Interviews

   Following the application deadline, qualified applicants will be invited to interview with the City Council on in the late afternoon/evening on the date specified in the recruitment schedule. Please note that interviews are recorded.

   Please contact City Clerk Britt Avrit at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or 408.868.1294 if you do not receive information about your interview time.

   About the Commission

   The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on Saratoga parks, trails, and other recreational areas and facilities. Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. For additional information and the current meeting schedule, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/prc

   More Information

   For additional information about the application process, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/comvac or contact City Clerk Britt Avrit at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or 408.868.1294.  

   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.

   Applying 

   Use the online form below to submit an application or return a printed copy of the application (PDF) to:
   City of Saratoga, City Clerk
   13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070

4. First Name*
5. Last Name*
7. Address*
9. City*
10. State*
11. Zip Code*
13. Phone Number*
14. Email Address*
16. Year you became a Saratoga Resident:*
17. Are you able to attend daytime meetings?*

    1. Yes

    1. No
18. Are you able to attend evening meetings?*

    1. Yes

    1. No
20. Date of Commission meeting you attended/will attend prior to interview:*
22. Disclosure of Economic Interests*

    Commission members are required to disclose their economic interests within 30 days of taking the Oath of Office in accordance with Conflict of Interest provisions of State law. This is done by filing by filing the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700), which is a public record.

    1. I understand this State requirement and agree to file the Form 700.
24. Current Occupation and Employment History:
26. Educational Background:
28. Please list all of the public agency and non-profit boards or committees that you are currently a member of:
30. Additional information or comments:
32. References
    Please provide the name and phone number for three references.
34. Name*
35. Phone Number*
37. Name*
38. Phone Number*
40. Name*
41. Phone Number*
43. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteering, and civic organizations.*
45. What is it about this Commission that interests you?  What qualities, experience, and expertise would you bring to the Commission?*
47. How would you see your role as Commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council?*
49. On matters related to parks and recreation, how do you anticipate serving as a conduit between the public and the City Council and effectively communicating interests or concerns between these two groups?*
51. What do you consider to be the primary duties and objectives of the Parks and Recreation Commission? What new objectives would you like the Commission to pursue?*
53. What do you consider to be the major park and recreation issues facing the City?*
55. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

    1. I agree.
57. Electronic Signature*
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60. Email address

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