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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.

2019 State of the City Address

Hosted by the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce during their annual Business Recognition Luncheon

On Tuesday, Feb. 26, Mayor Rebecca Jones will deliver her inaugural State of the City Address at California State University San Marcos, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, in the University Student Union Ballroom as part of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Business Recognition Luncheon. Registration and networking will begin at 11 am with lunch and program to follow.

“As North County’s education hub and safest city, San Marcos is a rising star,” said Vice Mayor Rebecca Jones. “ We have we gone from 25 to 37 parks in just ten years, and our world-class educational institutions are creating a talented workforce—a pipeline for regional talent capable of keeping and attracting high-paying jobs and industry to our region.”

Mayor Jones State of the City Address will discuss the city’s economic importance, public safety and highlight some of the most significant accomplishments of the last year while offering a look ahead to upcoming goals in the areas of public safety, parks and community services, community development, traffic and transportation, and other quality of life issues.

“With tremendous success, comes new challenges—I’m all about the solutions and ready to work collaboratively so that future generations can have the same opportunities to thrive right here in San Marcos,” said Jones.

This highly-visible and traditionally sold-out event provides an opportunity to connect with nearly 400 community advocates, business leaders, service organization representatives, elected officials and leaders of city, regional and state offices.

The 2019 State of the City Address will be rebroadcast on San Marcos TV beginning in mid-March on Cox Communications Channel 19, Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 24, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 or on demand at www.san-marcos.net and www.sanmarcoschamber.com.

For ticket sales, visit the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce website at http://bit.ly/2AziAIq. For corporate sponsorships or general event information, contact Melanie Jamil with the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce at (760) 744-1270 or melanie@sanmarcoschamber.com
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San Marcos, CA 92069

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

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and alternating Fridays 
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