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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 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.

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For more information about specific commissions, click on the commission links in the menu. 

Download our Recruitment Flyers: 

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for appointment to any commission, 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 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.