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Submit an application by March 21, 2025, at 5 p.m.

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The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is seeking applications to fill nine (9) upcoming Board and Commission vacancies as follows:

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMISSION:  (3 vacancies, 2 expiring terms)  4-year term

  • Encourages community engagement through events and programs.
  • Applicants should have an interest in the arts and/or parks and recreation.
  • City residents or those in the City’s Sphere of Influence may apply.
  • Meets second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION: (1 expiring term)  4-year term

  • Advises on the preservation of the urban forest, parks, and beach.
  • Applicants must be City residents.
  • Interest in parks and open spaces is preferred.
  • Meets second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. (Tour of Inspection at 1:30 p.m.)

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD: (1 expiring term)  4-year term

  • Implements policies on architectural, cultural, and historic preservation.
  • Applicants must be City residents with an interest or expertise in historic preservation or architecture.
  • Meets third Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: (2 expiring terms)  3-year term

  • Manages library operations and property, and enforces rules, regulations and bylaws of the library. Oversees the budget for library equipment, books, and supplies, and helps with fundraising efforts.
  • Open to City residents or those in the City’s Sphere of Influence.
  • Applicants must have a Harrison Memorial Library patron card and an interest in library services.
  • Meets fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
HOW TO APPLY:
  • Download a fillable application HERE, or pick up an application at City Hall. 
  • Submit your application to the City Clerk’s office via email to cityclerk@ci.carmel.ca.us
  • You may also drop off or mail your application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

APPOINTMENT PROCESS:

Interviews with the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem will take place in April (date TBD). Appointment recommendations will be made at a Council meeting in May or June.

QUESTIONS?

Contact the City Clerk via email at cityclerk@ci.carmel.ca.us or by calling 831-620-2016.