Several City of Carlsbad advisory boards, commissions and committees will have scheduled vacancies in 2024 when terms expire for some existing board members. If you want to make a difference in our community, this is a great way to get involved.
The panels are made up of Carlsbad residents who volunteer their time to study issues and policies and advise the City Council on matters that affect our community. The members are appointed by the City Council.
Some of the advisory panels require applicants to meet specific qualifications, and all require applicants to be Carlsbad residents who are registered to vote in the city.
The application process is easy; just fill out and submit the application on the city’s website. You can apply for more than one board, commission or committee, but you cannot serve on multiple and will only be appointed to one.
In addition to scheduled vacancies, unscheduled vacancies may come up throughout the year. Your application will stay active until Dec. 31 of the year it was submitted.
Scheduled vacancies
- Arts Commission. Advises the City Council on implementing the arts element of the Carlsbad General Plan and encourages and promotes a variety of arts programs in the city. Three seats open in March 2024.
- Beach Preservation Commission. Investigates, reviews and reports to the City Council on topics or studies related to beach and bluff erosion. Three seats open in June 2024.
- Community-Police Engagement Commission. Helps strengthen and maintain open communication between police and the community and advises the City Council on police policies and programs. Two seats open in December 2024.
- Historic Preservation Commission. Advises the City Council on how to identify, protect and preserve historic sites in the city. Two seats open in April 2024.
- Library Board of Trustees. Advises the City Council on anything related to the operation of the city’s library system. Two seats open in June 2024.
- Parks & Recreation Commission. Advises the City Council on park development, maintenance, and recreation programs. Two seats open in December 2024.
- Planning Commission. Makes recommendations to the City Council about development in the city. Two seats open in December 2024.
- Senior Commission. Advises the City Council on programs and policies to make life better for people 50 and older in Carlsbad. One seat open in September 2024.
- Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission. Studies traffic and pedestrian safety in the city and makes recommendations to the City Council on how to maintain and promote traffic safety. Two seats open in December 2024.
More information
Boards, Commissions & Committees webpage
2024 Notice of Vacancies
