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    Apply for a City Commission

    Are you interested in finding a way to participate in your community? Then consider applying for appointment to the City of Burlingame for one of the following Commissions! The City invites applicants to offer their interest, experience, and enthusiasm in service of their City.

    Commission/Board members offer their ideas and recommendations to the City Council and City staff in order to help them to make the most informed decisions in the best interest of everyone living, working, and visiting our community.

    Current Openings:

    Parks & Recreation Commission 

    Description:     At this time, the City is seeking to fill two vacant seats each with three-year terms on the Parks and Recreation Commission. All applicants welcome. The application deadline is no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, November 17, 2023.

    To learn more about the duties of a Parks & Recreation Commissioner, click here.

    You may access the application and supplemental questionnaire here:

    Application
    Supplemental Questionnaire

    Contact : Alyssa Diaz, City Manager's Office
    650-558-7204
    adiaz@burlingame.org

    Deadline for Applying: November 17, 2023, 5:00 p.m. PST

    • Posting Date: 10-17-23    End Date: Open until filled

    Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission 

    Description:     At this time, the City is seeking to fill two vacant seats on the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission. All applicants welcome.  The application deadline is no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, November 17, 2023.

    To learn more about the duties of a Traffic, Safety & Parking Commissioner, click here.
    You may access the application and supplemental questionnaire here:

    Application
    Supplemental Questionnaire

    Contact : Alyssa Diaz, City Manager's Office
    650-558-7204
    adiaz@burlingame.org

    Deadline for Applying: November 17, 2023 5:00 p.m. PST

    • Posting Date: 10-17-23    End Date: Open until filled