If you have ever wanted to serve on a city commission, now’s your chance. The city is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on its Planning and Transportation Commission, Community Services Commission and Investment Advisory Commission.
The commissions are made up of five members, except for the 7-member Community Services Commission, and are appointed by the City Council. The council will appoint new commissioners to serve 2-year terms on Jan. 10.
Mission Viejo residents interested in applying for a seat on a commission should submit a brief application to the City Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4. Applicants must be registered voters and reside in town. Folks interested in applying for the Investment Advisory Commission should have the following qualifications: (1) banker, vice-president level or above; (2) investment banker, vice-president level or above; (3) financial planner; (4) corporate chief financial officer or treasurer; (5) registered investment adviser; or other qualifications.
Applications and information about the commissions is available online at http://www.cityofmissionviejo.org, at City Hall, 200 Civic Center, or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 949-470-3052.
Kelly Tokarski
Public Information Specialist
City of Mission Viejo
