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Serving on a commission, board or committee is a great way to get involved in your community. These city advisory bodies serve as a forum for community input and bring new ideas to the City Council.

Serve on a San Marcos commission, board or committee 

If you would like to serve on a commission, board or committee, the first step is to submit an application. On the application, you may list the advisory body or bodies that interest you. 

See list of planned vacancies
Submit an application
Read the handbook

Vacancies

Most terms expire on June 30 or December 31 every two or four years, depending on the body. We publish a list of planned vacancies each December for the year ahead. This list includes all of the terms set to expire for each commission, board and committee.  

From time to time, unplanned vacancies occur, when appointed members cannot complete their terms. Vacancy notices are published on this web page, along with the deadline to submit an application.  Applications remain active for one year and may be used for unexpected vacancies. If you are not selected during the year and still want to serve, submit a new application, and the one-year period starts over. 

Learn about the appointment process

Appointments are made by the Mayor and City Council following interviews with applicants. Members serve at the will of the City Council or until a qualified successor has been appointed. 

Commission, board and committee compensation

Some commissions, boards and committees offer a stipend for meeting attendance. Detailed information is available on their respective webpages.

State of the City

  • Date: 06/04/2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  
  • Location: Senior Center
    111 Richmar Avenue
    San Marcos, California 92069
  • Introduction: Hear about the latest projects underway, connect with your local leaders and learn about important resources available to San Marcos residents at the city’s annual State of the City event.

State of the City set for June 4

Hear about the latest projects underway, connect with your local leaders and learn about important resources available to San Marcos residents at the city’s annual State of the City event. 2025 State of the City

State of the City
Wednesday, June 4

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.          Resource fair and refreshments
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.          Program

Senior Activity Center

111 Richmar Ave., San Marcos, CA 92069

 This free community event will feature a program with remarks by San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones and San Marcos Unified School District Deputy Superintendent of Schools Tiffany Campbell, Ed.D.

 Prior to the formal program, community members can enjoy light refreshments and learn about over a dozen groups, agencies and organizations, including:

  • Boys and Girls Club
  • City of San Marcos Housing & Neighborhood Services
  • Friends of San Marcos Parks & Recreation
  • Legal Aid Society of San Diego  
  • Live Well San Diego 
  • Neighborhood Healthcare
  • North County Transit District 
  • One Safe Place 
  • Project Next
  • San Marcos Chamber of Commerce
  • San Marcos Fire Department
  • San Marcos Library
  • San Marcos Mobile Home Residents Association
  • San Marcos Prevention Coalition
  • San Marcos Sheriff’s Office of Crime Prevention
  • Scripps Health
  • TrueCare
  • Universidad Popular

No registration is required. We look forward to seeing you there! 

 

 

 

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Location

1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069

Public counter hours

Monday – Thursday
and alternating Fridays
8:30 am - 4:30 pm 

Contact us

Phil Scollick, City Clerk
(760) 744-1050, ext. 3105 

Office hours 

Monday – Thursday
and alternating Fridays 
8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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