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2024 COMMISSION APPLICATIONS
Each applicant may apply to a maximum of two Commissions. Click the link(s) below for the Commission(s) applications:
Arts & Culture Commission Application
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Application
Housing Commission Application
Library Commission Application
Parks and Recreation Commission Application
Planning Commission Application
Public Safety Commission Application
Sustainability Commission Application
COUNTY REGIONAL ADVISORY BODIES APPLICATIONS
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NOTICE OF VACANCIES
A notice of vacancy is posted whenever there is an opening on a Commission. Click the arrows below to see current Commission and Committee vacancies:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that residents are encouraged to apply for positions on City of Cupertino commissions that will have vacancies in January of 2025. The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 03, 2025. The City Council will conduct interviews and make appointments in late January. Commissioners are appointed by the Council and may serve a total of two consecutive 4-year terms (the Teen Commission has a different term structure). A commissioner may serve more than two consecutive terms if they have been appointed to fill a partial term of less than two years. All meetings are open to the public. The City also recruits for volunteer opportunities on various County regional bodies. To apply to serve on any of the commissions that currently have vacancies or will have vacancies in January, complete an application form. Commissions now have a specific application form which should be used instead of the general application form. The commission specific applications can be found at www.cupertino.gov/vacancies.
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ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION |
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3 available seats (residency requirement for three out of five members) |
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Incumbent |
Date Appointed |
Term Expires |
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Rani Agrawal |
4/20/2023 |
Partial term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Vacant |
Term expires 1/30/25 |
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Vacant |
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Partial term expires 1/30/2027 |
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Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members appointed by Council for four-year terms.
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Arts and Culture Commission are to foster, encourage and assist the realization, preservation and advancement of arts and culture for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino. Disclosure of certain financial interests, such as investments, businesses, and rental properties is required. Commissioners will need to file Statements of Economic Interest upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office. Commissioners must take an ethics course every two years. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every other month (odd months) at the Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road. For more information, contact staff liaison Gian Martire at 408-777-3319 or gianm@cupertino.gov. |
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AUDIT COMMITTEE |
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1available seat (no residency requirement for at large members) |
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Incumbent |
Date Appointed |
Term Expires |
Eligible to Reapply? |
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Angela Chen |
1/30/2024 |
Partial term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Eligibility Requirements: The Committee consists of five members as follows:
Powers and Functions: The Audit Committee is responsible for various financial oversight functions, including reviewing the annual audit report and management letter, the Quarterly Treasurer’s investment report, and quarterly Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Program reports. The Committee also evaluates City investment policies, assesses related internal controls, and reviews internal and external audit findings. Additionally, the Committee recommends the appointment of internal and external auditors and advises on budget formatting. Commissioners will need to file Statements of Economic Interest upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office. Commissioners must take an ethics course every two years. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. in the Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road, in the month following each quarter’s end. For further information, contact staff liaison Jonathan Orozco at 408-777-3280 or jonathano@cupertino.gov. |
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BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION |
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3 available seats (residency requirement for all five members) |
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Date Appointed |
Term Expires |
Eligible to Reapply? |
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Ilango Ganga |
12/12/2019(partial term; 1/26/2021 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Grace John |
5/5/2022(partial term, counts as full term) |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Vacant |
Partial term expires 1/30/27 |
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Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members as follows:
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Commission are to review, monitor and suggest recommendations for City transportation matters including, but not limited to bicycle and pedestrian traffic, parking, education and recreation within Cupertino. Disclosure of certain financial interests, such as investments, businesses, and rental properties is required. Commissioners will need to file Statements of Economic Interest upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office. Commissioners must take an ethics course every two years. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road. For more information, contact staff liaison David Stillman at 408-777-3249 or davids@cupertino.gov. |
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HOUSING COMMISSION |
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2 available seats (residency requirement for four out of five members; Business representative must be from a Cupertino-based business) |
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Incumbent |
Date Appointed |
Term Expires |
Eligible to Reapply? |
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Angan Das |
1/24/2022 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Govind Tatachari |
1/26/2021 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members:
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Housing Commission are to assist in developing housing policies and strategies, recommends policies for implementation and monitoring of affordable housing projects, help identify sources of funding for affordable housing and performs other advisory functions authorized by the City Council. Disclosure of certain financial interests, such as investments, businesses, and rental properties is required. Commissioners will need to file Statements of Economic Interest upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office. Commissioners must take an ethics course every two years. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held quarterly on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road. For more information, contact staff liaison Nicky Vu at 408-777-1347 or nickyv@cupertino.gov. |
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LIBRARY COMMISSION |
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3 available seats (residency requirement three out of five members) |
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Incumbent |
Date Appointed |
Term Expires |
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Archana Panda |
1/25/2021 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Liyan Zhao |
1/25/2021 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Sheela Sreekanth |
1/25/2021 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members as follows:
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Commission are to advise the City Council on the adequacy of library service within the community and such other matters relating to library service as specified by the city council, and serves as liaison between the city and the Santa Clara County library system. Disclosure of certain financial interests, such as investments, businesses, and rental properties is required. Commissioners will need to file Statements of Economic Interest upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office. Commissioners must take an ethics course every two years. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Avenue, Room 201A. For more information, contact staff liaison Molly James at 408-777-3540 or mollyj@cupertino.gov. |
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION |
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3 available seats (residency requirement for all five members) |
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Incumbent |
Date Appointed |
Term Expires |
Eligible to Reapply? |
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Hemant Buch |
1/31/2023 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Jennifer Shearin |
1/31/2023 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Seema Swamy |
1/24/2022 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members as follows:
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the commission are to advise the City Council on municipal activities in relation to parks and recreation, including park site acquisition and development, recreation program policy, and expansion of the park program as development occurs. Disclosure of certain financial interests, such as investments, businesses, and rental properties is required. Commissioners will need to file Statements of Economic Interest upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office. Commissioners must take an ethics course every two years. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road. For more information, contact staff liaison Jenny Koverman at jennyk@cupertino.gov. |
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PLANNING COMMISSION |
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3 available seats (residency requirement for all five members) |
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Incumbent |
Date Appointed |
Term Expires |
Eligible to Reapply? |
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Muni Madhdhipatla |
1/25/2021 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Steven Scharf |
1/25/2021 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Tejesh Mistry |
3/23/2023 |
Partial term expires on 1/30/2025 |
Yes |
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Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members as follows:
Powers and Functions: The Commission powers and functions is to advise the City Council on land use matters such as specific and general plans, zonings and subdivisions. The Commission reviews other matters as specified by City ordinances or Title VII of the Government Code of California. Disclosure of certain financial interests, such as investments, businesses, and rental properties is required. Commissioners will need to file Statements of Economic Interest upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office. Commissioners must take an ethics course every two years. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at 6:45 on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue. For more information, contact staff liaison Piu Ghosh at 408-777-3277 or piug@cupertino.gov. |
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION |
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2 available seats (residency requirement for all five members) |
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Incumbent |
Date Appointed |
Term Expires |
Eligible to Reapply? |
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Bobby Toda |
1/24/2022 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Vacant |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
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Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members as follows:
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions are to advise the city council on all areas relating to public safety, traffic, and police, fire and other matters relating to the foregoing. Disclosure of certain financial interests, such as investments, businesses, and rental properties is required. Commissioners will need to file Statements of Economic Interest upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office. Commissioners must take an ethics course every two years. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of every other month (odd months) at Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road. For more information, contact staff liaison Thomas Chin at 408-777-1310 or thomasc@cupertino.gov. |
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION |
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2 available seats (residency requirement for four of five members; Educational Representative must be from a Cupertino-based primary, secondary, or higher educational institution) |
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Incumbent |
Date Appointed |
Term Expires |
Eligible to Reapply? |
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Sonali Padgaonkar |
1/24/2022 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Steve Poon |
1/24/2022 |
First term expires 1/30/25 |
Yes |
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Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members appointed by the City Council to serve four-year, overlapping terms.
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions are to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and provide expertise and guidance on major policy and programmatic areas related to the environmental, economic and societal goals noted within Cupertino’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) and General Plan (GP) Environmental Resources/Sustainability Element. Disclosure of certain financial interests, such as investments, businesses, and rental properties is required. Commissioners will need to file Statements of Economic Interest upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office. Commissioners must take an ethics course every two years. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at least once every three months at 4:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, every 3rd month at Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road, and other meetings may be held as necessary. For more information, contact staff liaison Victoria Morin at 408-777-3242 or victoriam@cupertino.gov. |
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TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION |
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No vacancies |
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There are no terms expiring in January 2025 |
COUNTY OR REGIONAL ADVISORY BODIES OPEN SEATS
The City of Cupertino is currently recruiting to fill volunteer opportunities on the following various county regional bodies that are currently vacant.
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SOURCEWISE ADVISORY COUNCIL |
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No vacancies |
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There are no terms expiring in January 2025 |
CITY OF CUPERTINO
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
SPECIAL NOTICE OF VACANCY
Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts and Culture Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Dana Ford resigned. The remainder term of this vacancy expires on 1/30/25. The vacancy is open until filled. Applications can be submitted via the Online Commission Application at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, please see the website or email the City Clerk's Office cityclerk@cupertino.gov.
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members appointed by Council for four-year terms. At least three shall be Cupertino residents. None of the members shall be employees or officials of the City, nor cohabit with as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the Commission, the City Manager or staff person assigned to the Commission.
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Arts and Culture Commission are to foster, encourage and assist the realization, preservation and advancement of arts and culture for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino. The Arts and Culture Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and members are required to submit Statements of Economic Interest upon appointment and annually thereafter.
Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held on the 4th Monday of every other month (odd months) and more often as necessary at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room C. For more information, contact staff liaison Gian Martire at 408-777-3319 or gianm@cupertino.gov.
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
SPECIAL NOTICE OF VACANCY
Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts and Culture Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Carol Maa resigned. The remainder term of this vacancy expires on 1/30/26. The vacancy is open until filled. Applications can be submitted via the Online Commission Application at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, please see the website or email the City Clerk's Office cityclerk@cupertino.gov.
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members appointed by Council for four-year terms. At least three shall be Cupertino residents. None of the members shall be employees or officials of the City, nor cohabit with as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the Commission, the City Manager or staff person assigned to the Commission.
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Arts and Culture Commission are to foster, encourage and assist the realization, preservation and advancement of arts and culture for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino. The Arts and Culture Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and members are required to submit Statements of Economic Interest upon appointment and annually thereafter.
Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held on the 4th Monday of every other month (odd months) and more often as necessary at 6:30 p.m. in Quinlan Community Center, 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room. For more information, contact staff liaison Gian Martire at 408-777-3319 or gianm@cupertino.gov.
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL NOTICE OF VACANCY
Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner John Zhao resigned. The remainder term of this vacancy expires on 1/30/27. The vacancy is open until filled. Applications can be submitted via the Online Commission Application at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, please see the website or email the City Clerk's Office cityclerk@cupertino.gov.
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members who are residents of the City and shall be appointed by the Council to four-year overlapping terms. None shall be officials or employees of the City nor cohabit with, as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to, any member of the committee, the City Manager or the staff person or persons assigned to the Commission.
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Commission is to review, monitor and suggest recommendations for City transportation matters including, but not limited to bicycle and pedestrian traffic, parking, education and recreation within Cupertino. The Bicycle Pedestrian Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and financial disclosure is required.
Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in Quinlan Community Center, 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room. For more information, call staff liaison David Stillman at 408-777-3249 or davids@cupertino.gov.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SPECIAL NOTICE OF VACANCY
Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Public Safety Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Rohan Pandit resigned. The remainder term of this vacancy expires on 1/30/25. The vacancy is open until filled. Applications can be submitted via the Online Commission Application at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, please see the website or call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members, all of whom shall reside within the City and shall be appointed by the City Council to serve four-year, overlapping terms. None shall be officials or employees of the City, members of the Sheriff’s Department of the County, either regular or reserve, nor shall they be members of the Central Fire Protection District. No members of the Public Safety Commission shall cohabit with, as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the Commission, the City Manager or the staff person(s) assigned to this Commission.
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions are to advise the City Council on all areas relating to public safety, traffic, and police, fire and other matters relating to the foregoing. The Public Safety Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and members are required to submit Statements of Economic Interest upon appointment and annually thereafter.
Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at least once every other month on the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in City Hall, Emergency Operations Center (EOC). For more information, contact staff liaison Thomas Chin at 408-777-1310 or thomasc@cupertino.gov.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Teen Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Rory Hu resigned. The remainder term of this vacancy expires on 8/31/25. The vacancy is open until filled. Applications may be submitted online using the Online Teen Commission Application. For more details, please see the website www.cupertino.org/vacancies or email the City Clerk's Office cityclerk@cupertino.gov.
TEEN COMMISSION
Eligibility Requirements: The Teen Commission is comprised of nine members, at least one person from each public middle school and public high school in Cupertino, if possible. Membership on the Commission is limited to Cupertino residents. Members may attend schools outside of the City limits, or be schooled at home. Commissioners must be in the 8th through 11th grade at time of appointment. None of the Teen Commissioners shall be otherwise officials or employees of the City of Cupertino nor be related by blood or marriage to any official or employee of the City. Commissioners should reflect the broadest possible representation of Cupertino youth. Teen Commissioners serve two-year staggered terms.
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Teen Commission are to advise the City Council and staff on issues and projects important to youth (also see Municipal Code 2.95.080 Powers and Functions).
Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are scheduled September through August, once monthly (except December) for a total of 12 meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd. For more details on the Teen Commission, please call staff liaison Sonya Lee, 777-3121. For application questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@cupertino.gov.