Chula Vista City Council
August 6, 2024

Board and Commission
Appointment Processes
August 6, 2024
Background
 18 Council-Appointed Boards and Commissions
 123 Active Members
 4 Main Appointment Processes
 11 boards/commissions use a single process for all
seats
 7 boards/commissions use two or more processes
 Processes typically defined in the Charter or
Municipal Code
 All Appointments Require Council Approval (Most
Require 3/5 Vote)
2 General Appointment Process
CVMC 2.25.052(A)
 When a vacancy occurs, the City Clerk shall forward
applications received for the vacant position to the
Mayor
 Mayor shall review the forwarded applications, select applicants to be interviewed, interview selected
applicants, and make nominations for appointment
 Appointments are subject to the City Council’s
approval
3 General
Appointment
Process –
Applicable
Commission
Seats
 Board of Appeals & Advisors/5
Seats
 Board of Library Trustees/6
Seats
 Charter Review Commission/7
Seats
 Civil Service Commission/2
Seats
 Cultural Arts Commission/10
Seats
 Health, Wellness, and Aging
Comm/6 Seats
 Housing and Homelessness
Adv Comm/9 Seats
 Human Relations
Commission/12 Seats
 Measure P Citizens Oversight
Committee/1 Seat
 Parks and Recreation
Commission/4 Seats
 Privacy Protection and
Technology Advisory
Commission/3 Seats
 Sustainability Commission/9
Seats
 Traffic Safety Commission/7
Seats
 Veterans Advisory
Commission/7 Seats
 Wildlife Advisory Group/3 Seats
(regional board/not operated
by City)
4 Full-Council Interview Process
CVMC 2.53
 The Mayor and each Councilmember shall independently review forwarded applications
 If five or more applications are received at an open meeting, the Council makes nominations for interviews
 Candidates receiving two or more nominations are invited to interview  If four or fewer applications are received, all applicants are invited to interview
 Following interviews, the Mayor and City Council shall select one individual for each available position
5 Full-Council Interview Process –
Applicable Seats
 Planning Commission/7 Seats
6 District-Based Appointment Process
CVMC 2.25.052(C)
7  Seats are tied to a particular Council district seat  When a vacancy occurs, the City Clerk shall forward
applications to the corresponding Councilmember
 The Councilmember shall review the applications, select applicants to be interviewed, interview selected applicants, and make nominations for an appointment
 Appointments are subject to the City Council’s approval  Seats may or may not require residency in the corresponding Council district
District-Based Appointment Process –
Applicable Seats
 Health, Wellness, and Aging Comm/4 Seats
 Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee/4 Seats
 Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee/4 Seats
 Parks and Recreation Commission/4 Seats
 Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission/4 Seats (residency in corresponding district is not required) 8 Designated Member Appointment
Process CVMC 2.25.052(D)
9  Nominating Authorities may present up to three nominees for consideration
 The City Clerk instructs the nominees to apply and forwards applications to the Mayor
 The Mayor shall interview all Designated Nominees and make nominations for appointment
 If two or three nominees are presented for consideration, the Mayor shall choose among the two or three nominees. If only one nominee is presented, the Mayor may reject such nomination and request an alternative submittal
 Appointments are subject to the City Council’s approval Designated Member Appointment
Process – Applicable Seats
10  Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee/7 Seats
 Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee/4 Seats
 Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission/1 seat
Other Appointment Processes 11
 Board of Ethics/7 Seats
 Civil Service Commission/3 Seats
 Redistricting Commission/7 Seats
 Wildlife Advisory Group/1 Seat*
 Bayfront Cultural & Design Committee/3 Seats*
*Regional board/not operated by City
Reappointments
CVMC 2.25.055
12  Unless otherwise requested by the nominating authority for the seat, the City Clerk schedules reappointments of eligible and interested members
 Prior to reappointment, a majority of the City Council may decide to interview members eligible for reappointment for seats that are filled using the Full Council Interview Appointment Process (currently only to the Planning Commission)
 Regardless of the reappointment process, reappointments require at least three affirmative votes of the City Council
 If an incumbent is not reappointed, the seat is filled using the applicable appointment process
Questions?
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