Current Recruitments & How to Apply
Current Applications
As vacancies occur on a Commission or Committee they will be listed below. Applications received will be posted after the close of the recruitment below. For full Information and to apply, visit our CivicWeb Portal.
Current Recruitment(s):
The City of Sonoma is currently seeking applications for the following positions on City of Sonoma or Regional commissions, committees, and boards:
City Commissions and Committees
- Planning Commission
- One Member
The Planning Commission’s duties include developing the General Plan and Development Code, reviewing environmental impact reports, and overseeing subdivision and parcel maps, as well as use permit and variance applications.
- One Member
Regional Appointments
- Sonoma Valley Community Advisory Commission
One Alternate and One Emeritus* Commissioner
This joint advisory agency, representing both the County of Sonoma and the City of Sonoma, shares responsibility for local planning in the Sonoma Valley. The representative serves a four-year term.* In order to be considered for the Emeritus position, an individual must be a former member or alternate member of the commission.
- Sonoma County Library Commission
One Representative
This joint 11-member commission includes representatives from the cities of Cloverdale, Cotati, Healdsburg, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and Sonoma, as well as the Town of Windsor and the County of Sonoma. The City’s representative is appointed to a four-year term.
For questions, please contact Sonoma City Clerk Rebekah Barr by calling (707) 938-3681 or emailing cityhall@sonomacity.org.
How to Apply
Individuals that are interested in applying for current recruitments are encouraged to apply by applying electronically.
The online application can be accessed on the City's CivicWeb Portal, selecting the “Commission Application” tile and then “Apply.” See a video tutorial and link to the application page below.