Learn more about serving on a City commission
Read the Appointed Officials Handbook here

Appointed Bodies

Volunteer service on any City Commission provides an opportunity for residents to participate in the City’s decision-making process by advising the City Council and staff on a wide range of important topics.

Get Involved: Serve Your Community

The City of Hayward is now accepting applications to serve on several of its advisory commissions. This is your chance to make a difference and help shape the future of our community.

Apply by Friday, August 1, 2025, to be considered for: 

  1. Clean and Green Commission,
  2. Community Services Commission,
  3. Library Commission,
  4. Personnel Commission, or
  5. Planning Commission

Interviews are currently scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

To apply, click on the commission you’re interested in to learn more about its mission, bylaws, current members, and meeting schedule. If it feels like the right fit, click the green APPLY button near the top of the page to get started.

Download and share our recruitment flyers, available in multiple languages:

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for appointment to any Commission or Task Force, a person shall be a resident of the incorporated area of the City of Hayward.  And, pursuant to passage of Measure OO in November 2020, appointment to Commissions or Task Forces is open to all Hayward residents, regardless of whether they are registered or eligible to be registered to vote. For more information about serving on a City commission, review the Appointed Officials Handbook ⇒

For any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk, 777 B Street, Fourth Floor, Hayward, California 94541, or by calling (510) 583-4400, or by emailing the CityClerk@hayward-ca.gov for further information.