The City of Cupertino has 10 Commissions and one Committee. The City Council appoints each to focus on specific areas within the City. Commissioners and Committee members volunteer their time and expertise to review items and serve as advisory bodies to the City Council. Visit the different commission pages listed to learn more about them and read the Commissioners' Handbook for additional information. Audit Committee is recruited and appointed like the commissions.

Commission appointments are made by majority vote of the Council for a term of four years (two years for Teen Commission). Each member must be administered the Oath of Office by the City Clerk prior to the first meeting. All members (except Teen) are required to submit Statements of Economic Interest (Form 700) upon initial appointment and then annually. A final Statement is filed upon leaving the commission.

How to Apply for a Commission

Annual commission vacancies are filled in January, and in May for Teen Commission. Occasionally, there are unscheduled vacancies to be filled for the unexpired portion of the term. View the current Commission Vacancies for more information and to apply to a Commission link.

County Regional Advisory Applications

The City of Cupertino is currently recruiting to fill volunteer opportunities on the following various county regional bodies that are currently vacant. Sourcewise Advisory Council Application is now CLOSED. To learn more about the Sourcewise Advisory Council and services offered by Sourcewise, see mysourcewise.com. Applications can be downloaded at Sourcewise Advisory Application or visit the City website at www.cupertino.gov/vacancies.