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Commission Recruiting – Application Deadline January 10th 2025

Due to the November 2024 election results, our Village has an opening on the Forest & Beach and the Planning Commissions. These Commissions hold critical and important responsibilities in keeping our Village what we call home. Effective the December 9th swearding in ceremony, Hans Buder formerly on the Forest & Beach Commission and Bob Delves, formerly on the Planning Commission are now serving as City Council Members.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is now accepting applications for the openings our new Council Members have left open and available for local citizens. To learn more about the responsibilities of these Commissioners click the links as below. You may also want to view a video of a recent session on the City's YouTube page HERE.

Who can apply? Applicants may reside in the City or its Sphere of Influence.
Meetings: Second Thursday of the month, 2:30 PM

Planning Commission

Who can apply? Must be a resident of the City.
Meetings: Second Wednesday of the month, 4:00 PM

How to Apply:

Applications are available at ci.carmel.ca.us/boards-and-commissions
or by contacting the City Clerk: [email protected] or 831-620-2000.

Deadline for recept of applications:

Friday, January 10, 2025, by 5:00 PM. Applications can be emailed or dropped off to the City Clerk.

Selection Process:

Interviews with the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem will take place mid-to-late January (date TBD).
Appointment recommendations will be made at the February City Council meeting.

Applications can be found on the City’s website or, may be mailed to you upon request. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 – via mail sent to Carmel City Hall, Attention Nova Romaro, P.O. Box CC, Carmel, CA 93921, or email to Nova at [email protected].

Visit this City web page for more visit https://ci.carmel.ca.us/boards-commissions