Hayward Youth Commission

The Hayward Youth Commission (HYC) advises the Mayor and City Council, and the elected boards of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) and Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) about issues that affect young people in the Hayward community.

Appointed Bodies

Get Involved: Serve Your Community

The City of Hayward has opened its annual recruitment period for applicants to serve on five City commissions—with service on these City Council-appointed bodies now open to all residents. 

The application period for appointment to City commissions is now open until Friday, July 31, 2026—with vacancies on the Clean and Green, Community Services, Library, Personnel and Planning commissions.