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.

The Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency (HASPA), established in 1970, is a joint powers agency consisting of representatives from the City of Hayward, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD), and

GOVERNANCE

The Authority is governed by a 4 member board consisting of two BART Directors and two Hayward City Councilmembers.The Board of Directors meet at least twice during the year. The current membership of the Board of Directors includes:

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.

The Legislative Program is a tool to protect, promote, guide and support City of Hayward interests on priority issues and legislative/regulatory matters that might impact the City at the state and federal level.