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APPOINTMENT PROCESS AND QUALIFICATIONS BY SEAT
City of Chula Vista Boards and Commissions
Standard Qualifications: Except as provided in the City of Chula Vista Charter Article VI, section 602(D) and Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Title 2, candidates must be residents of Chula Vista and at least 18 years of age. *Appointment Process Key:
A – General Appointment Process – CVMC 2.25.052(A)
B – Full Council Interview Process – CVMC 2.53
C – District-Based Appointment Process – CVMC 2.25.052(C) D – Designated Member Appointment Process – CVMC 2.25.052(D) O – Other (defined in Municipal Code or governing document)
Number of
Members
Seat Type Nominating Party/
Appointment Process*
Additional Qualifications
Board of Appeals and Advisors – 3 to 5 Voting Members (CVMC § 2.26.040) 3 to 5 Members At-Large Mayor/A Shall be qualified by training and experience to pass on matters pertaining to building construction, including applicable building codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Board of Ethics – 7 Voting Members (CVMC § 2.28.050)
7 Members At-Large Panel of Members of Board of
Ethics and Charter Review/ O
No person shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Ethics or shall be entitled to retain their membership, if he or she, within the past 10 years prior to the date of appointment, has been convicted of any felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, has been found to have committed a criminal violation of the Fair Political Practices Act, or has a conflict of interest as defined in CVMC § 2.28.050(C).
Board of Library Trustees – 5 Voting Members, 1 Non-Voting Member (Charter Sec. 605/CVMC § 2.45.040) 5 Members At-Large Mayor/A (Standard qualifications only) 1 Member Youth Member (non-voting) Mayor/A Must be a resident of the City of Chula Vista and between 16 and 22 years of age.
Charter Review Commission – 7 Voting Members (CVMC § 2.29.040) 7 Members At-Large Mayor/A (Standard qualifications only)
Civil Service Commission – 5 Voting Members (Charter Sec 606/CVMC § 2.43.040) 2 Members At-Large Mayor/A
(Standard qualifications only) 1 Member Nomination by Commission Civil Service Commission/O 2 Members Nom by Classified Employees Classified Employees/O Rev 7/17/2024 Appointment Process and Qualifications by Seat – Chula Vista Boards and Commissions Page 2 of 6
Number of
Members
Seat Type Nominating Party/
Appointment Process*
Additional Qualifications
Cultural Arts Commission – 9 Voting Members, 1 Non-Voting Member (CVMC § 2.33.040) 3 Members At-Large Mayor/A Must demonstrate competence, knowledge, and experience in cultural arts 6 Members Arts Professional Mayor/A
Shall be appointed from among artists, educators, and those with professional qualifications and experience in disciplines of arts and culture, including the performing arts, fine arts, culinary arts, media arts or related arts disciplines.
1 Member Youth Member (non-voting) Mayor/A Must be a resident of the City of Chula Vista and between 16 and 22 years of age.
Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission – 9 Voting Members, 1 Non-Voting Member (CVMC § 2.47.040) 1 Member District 1 Representative District 1 Councilmember/C Must reside in the City Council district they wish to represent and shall maintain their residency in their respective City Council district for the duration of their terms. 1 Member District 2 Representative District 2 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 3 Representative District 3 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 4 Representative District 4 Councilmember/C 5 Members Expert Representatives Mayor/A
Must have expertise and experience in at least one of the focus areas of the Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan or the Age-Friendly Action Plan: land use, transportation, nutrition, health care, physical activity, environment, and/or older adults 1 Member Youth Member (non-voting) Mayor/A Must be a resident of the City of Chula Vista and between 16 and 22 years of age.
Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission– 7 Voting Members, 2 Non-Voting Members (CVMC § 2.35.040) 2 Members At-Large Mayor/A (Standard qualifications only) 3 Members Expert Representatives Mayor/A Must have expertise and experience in at least one of the following fields: lending, urban planning, real estate development, and real estate brokerage. 1 Member Tenant Rep (62 years or older) Mayor/A Must be appointed as representatives of tenants of the Housing Authority, and must, at the time of their appointments and throughout their terms, reside in assisted housing or receive Section 8 rental housing assistance from the Housing Authority; one of these two members shall be 62 years of age or older. 1 Member Tenant Representative Mayor/A 2 Members Ex-Officio (non-voting) Mayor/A (Standard qualifications only; residency in Chula Vista not required)
Human Relations Commission – 11 Voting Members, 1 Non-Voting Member (CVMC § 2.36.040) 11 Members At-Large Mayor/A
Must be: 1) representative of the diversity of the City; 2) specifically chosen to reflect the interests and concern with the protection of civil liberties of all people who make up the City’s residents; 3) committed to fostering better human relations in the City of Chula Vista; and 4) associated with the business and/or civic activities of the City. 1 Member Youth Member (non-voting) Mayor/A Must be a resident of the City of Chula Vista and between 16 and 22 years of age.
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Number of
Members
Seat Type Nominating Party/
Appointment Process*
Additional Qualifications
Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee – 11 Voting Members (CVMC § 2.63.050) 1 Member District 1 Representative District 1 Councilmember/C Must reside in the City Council district they wish to represent and must maintain their district residency throughout their tenure.
1 Member District 2 Representative District 2 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 3 Representative District 3 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 4 Representative District 4 Councilmember/C 1 Member Police Chief Representative Police Chief/D
(Standard qualifications only)
1 Member Fire Chief Representative Fire Chief/D
1 Member CV Mid-Managers Professional
Employees (MM/PROF) Rep MM/PROF/D
Must be an active member of the association.
1 Member CV Police Officers Association
(POA) Representative POA/D
1 Member CV International Association of
Fire Fighters (IAFF) Rep IAFF/D
1 Member Association of Chula Vista
Employees (ACE) Representative ACE/D
1 Member Chamber of Commerce Rep Chamber of Commerce/D
Measure P Citizens' Oversight Committee – 9 Voting Members (CVMC § 2.61.050) 1 Member District 1 Representative District 1 Councilmember/C Must reside in the City Council district they wish to represent and must maintain their district residency throughout their tenure.
1 Member District 2 Representative District 2 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 3 Representative District 3 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 4 Representative District 4 Councilmember/C 1 Member At-Large Mayor/A (Standard qualifications only) 4 Members
(Representatives
rotate through
the six
nominating
authorities)
Parks & Recreation Comm Rep Parks & Recreation Comm/D
Must be a member of the specified commission.
Sustainability Commission Rep Sustainability Commission/D San Diego & Imperial Counties
Labor Council Representative
San Diego & Imperial Counties
Labor Council/D
(Standard qualifications only)
Alliance of Californians for
Community Empowerment Rep
Alliance of Californians for
Community Emp/D
CV Chamber of Commerce Rep Chamber of Commerce/D Must have expertise and experience in at least one of the following areas: accounting, finance, engineering, or a related discipline (including construction). SD Taxpayers Association Rep SD Taxpayers Association/D
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Number of
Members
Seat Type Nominating Party/
Appointment Process*
Additional Qualifications
Parks and Recreation Commission – 7 Voting Members, 1 Non-Voting Member (Charter Sec 607/CVMC § 2.41.040) 3 Members At-Large Mayor/A (Standard qualifications only) 1 Member District 1 Representative District 1 Councilmember/C Must reside in the City Council district they wish to represent and maintain their district residency throughout their tenure.
1 Member District 2 Representative District 2 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 3 Representative District 3 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 4 Representative District 4 Councilmember/C 1 Member Youth Member (non-voting) Mayor/A Must be a City of Chula Vista resident between 16 and 22 years of age.
Planning Commission – 7 Voting Members (Charter Sec 604/CVMC § 2.42.030) 4 Members At-Large Full Council/B (Standard qualifications only) 3 Members Qualified Professionals Full Council/B
Should be persons sensitive to design consideration and interested in townscape matters.
Persons qualified for these seats should include architects, landscape architects, land planners, urban planners, civil engineers, and other design professionals with suitable experience.
Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission – 7 Voting Members, 1 Non-Voting Member (CVMC § 2.65.050) 3 Members At-Large Mayor/A
District representatives are not required to reside in the corresponding district.
Should have expertise and background in at least one of the following fields:
1. Information Technology and Data Security: Experience and/or expertise in cyber security and sensitive personal information management and protection.
2. Privacy Protection: Experience and/or academic or legal background related to individual privacy protection, open government principles and structures, and/or govt transparency.
3. Accounting and Finance: Experience and/or professional credentials in contracting, procurement, public auditing, control, compliance, and/or general oversight professional services.
4. Public Safety: Experience and/or expertise in federal, state, or local government public safety functions and operations.
5. Equity and Civil Rights: Experience or legal background in advocacy for marginalized groups and communities who traditionally experienced privacy and civil rights concerns based on sex, gender, disability, socio-economic profile, national origin, culture, or ethnic background.
The City Manager or designee with expertise in the fields described shall have the opportunity to review applications and provide input on the applicant’s qualifications, which shall be considered by the Mayor or City Councilmember before a nomination is made.
Nonresidents may be appointed if they own and operate a business and/or property with a physical address in the City. Appointment of nonresident members requires a 4/5 vote. 1 Member District 1 Representative District 1 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 2 Representative District 2 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 3 Representative District 3 Councilmember/C 1 Member District 4 Representative District 4 Councilmember/C 1 Member Ex Officio (non-voting),
nominated by City Manager City Manager/D
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Number of
Members
Seat Type Nominating Party/
Appointment Process*
Additional Qualifications
Redistricting Commission – 7 Voting Members (Charter Sec. 903/CVMC § 2.51.050) 4 Members At-Large
Charter Review Commission
Selects a Pool of 10 Candidates; 4
Members are Selected by
Random Drawing/O
Must be a registered voter in the City of Chula Vista. Ineligible to apply for and serve on the Commission: (a) the Mayor, a Councilmember, any other elected City official, or a member of the City Charter Review Commission; (b) a relative by blood or marriage within the second degree, or any domestic partner within the meaning of California law (including Family Code section 297), of the Mayor, any Councilmember, or any other elected City official; (c) a person who, at any time within the four (4) years immediately preceding the date of their application for selection to the Commission, has served as the Mayor, a Councilmember, or an elected City official; (d) a current employee of the City or a current employee of any organization representing any employee bargaining unit for employees of the City; (e) a person who, at any time within the four (4) years immediately preceding the date of their application for selection to the Commission, has worked as a lobbyist. For purposes of this provision, the term “lobbyist” means a person who, for compensation, has direct communication with a City official, including the Mayor, a Councilmember, or any elected City official, for purposes of influencing a municipal decision; (f) a person who is currently an officer in any local political party organization, including, but not limited to, officers of a political party county central committee; and (g) a person who, at any time within the four (4) years immediately preceding the date of their application for selection to the Commission, has served as a paid campaign worker or paid campaign or political consultant for an elected City official.
3 Members At-Large
Seated Redistricting Commission
Members Select from the
Remaining Pool of Candidates/O
Sustainability Commission – 7 Voting Members, 2 Non-Voting Members (CVMC § 2.32.060) 7 Members At-Large Mayor/A (Standard qualifications only) 2 Members Youth Member (non-voting) Mayor/A Must be a resident of the City of Chula Vista and between 16 and 22 years of age.
Traffic Safety Commission – 7 Voting Members (CVMC § 2.44.030) 7 Members At-Large Mayor/A (Standard qualifications only)
Veterans Advisory Commission – 7 Voting Members (CVMC § 2.39.40) 7 Members At-Large Mayor/A (Standard qualifications only)
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Regional Boards
Regional Boards are comprised of representatives from various San Diego cities and agencies. The Chula Vista City Council or City boards or commissions appoint one or more members to these boards; however, the City does not operate these boards.
Wildlife Advisory Group – 4 Members Total (Resolution 2016-231) 1 Member Southwest Representative Mayor/A
Resident south of L
St and west of La
Media/Otay Lakes
Rd Must demonstrate involvement in one or more of the following areas:
1. Wildlife-related issues such as habitat restoration or wildlife management.
2. Ecology, biology, chemistry, water quality or watershed protection.
3. Ecosystem management and restoration.
4. Nature-based or environmental education and similar fields.
5. Wildlife rehabilitation and/or predator management.
1 Member Northwest Representative Mayor/A
Resident north of L
St. and west of La
Media/Otay Lakes
Rd
1 Member Southeast Representative Mayor/A
Resident of area
east of La Media/
Otay Lakes Rd
1 Member Sustainability Commission Rep Sustainability Commission/O Must be a member of the Sustainability Commission.
Bayfront Cultural & Design Committee – 3 Members Total (Bayfront Settlement Agreement Section 13.1) 1 Member Planning Commission Rep Planning Commission/O
Must be a member of the specified commission. 1 Member Planning Commission Rep Planning Commission/O 1 Member Sustainability Commission Rep Sustainability Commission/O