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CITY CLERK ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD, COMMITTEE, & COMMISSION OPENINGS

MULTIPLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

***Applications will only be accepted via the City Clerk's website - Click here to apply***

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you have expertise you could share?

Then APPLY TODAY to serve on a Board, Committee, or Commission for the City of Napa!

The City Clerk is accepting applications from Napa Residents for a total of SIX (6) vacancies: three vacancies on the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals, two to serve concurrently on Disability Access Board of Appeals, three vacancies on the Disability Access Board of Appeals, two to serve concurrently on the Building Fire Code Board of Appeals and one to serve as a designated physically handicapped person, one vacancy on the Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Commission, as a high school non-voting member, and one vacancy on the Public Finance Authority.

Open Until Filled*** - Applications are available online for submission at https://www.cityofnapa.org/boardsandcommissions

The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals is the local appeals board for the City of Napa regarding issues related to building and fire codes. If requested by the Chief Building Official or the Fire Code Official, the Board may also provide advisory comments regarding issues such as the potential adoption of new codes or proposed code changes. Each member should demonstrate knowledge, experience, and training in matters related to building construction and fire protection. Three appointments shall serve concurrently on the Disability Access Board of Appeals. Applicants must be City of Napa residents and registered voters. The Board has no regular meetings and are called as needed.

The Disability Access Board of Appeals renders decisions when a person aggrieved by a determination made by the Chief Building Official or Fire Code Official in administering or enforcing access to “public accommodations or facilities” appeals the determination. Two of five members are “physically handicapped persons”, and the remaining three members also serve on the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. Applicants must be City of Napa residents and registered voters. The Committee has no regular meetings and are called as needed.

The Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Commission is advisory to City Council and the Parks and Recreation Services Director on matters affecting the acquisition, development and maintenance of parks within the city; public recreation; cultural activities of public interest; matters affecting development of privately and publicly landscaped areas within the city; and matters related to trees, tree preservation and arboriculture, including the review of city tree ordinances, policies and programs. The commission is also authorized to take action as the decision-making body for specified actions set forth in the Municipal Code, particularly related to appeals of decisions regarding planting and removal of city trees under chapter 12.44 and the consideration of permits for activities affecting significant trees and appeals of determinations regarding activities affecting protected trees pursuant to chapter 12.45. Seven voting members appointed by the City Council. One member is a non-voting high school student in the City of Napa. Commission meets on the third Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 955 School Street, Napa.

The Public Financing Authority (PFA) is the governing board for the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). The EIFD provides financing of public capital facilities and other specified projects of communitywide significance that provide significant benefits to properties within the EIFD or the surrounding community. Applicants must be City of Napa residents and registered voters. Meetings are held annually and as necessary to perform the responsibilities under the EIFD Law. They are held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 955 School Street, Napa.

Click here to find out more detailed information about the City of Napa's Boards, Committees, and Commissions.

How To Submit An Application

Applications are available online via the City Clerk's Boards & Commissions webpage.

Open Until Filled*** - Applications are available online for submission at https://www.cityofnapa.org/boardsandcommissions

Please contact Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk, at (707) 257-9503 if you have any questions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Napa recruits throughout the year for interested residents to serve on a variety of boards and commissions that examine issues of community concern. Volunteers appointed to serve on a board or commission help City Council and city departments examine issues and, in turn, shape the future of Napa. Board and Commission members are appointed by the City Council and terms vary, but are typically either two or three years. Most board members must be city residents and registered voters.

There are no benefits for this position.

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