City Of Arcata

Interested community members are invited to apply for committee vacancies which occur as committee members resign, fulfill their terms or are removed from office. Committee members whose terms are due to expire are first contacted regarding interest in reappointment. Term expirations are specified in Arcata Municipal Code Title II, Chapter 3 (AMC II-3).  

 Current Committee Vacancies  

COMMITTEE ON DEMOCRACY AND CORPORATIONS. Two Vacancies. Recruitment is ongoing.
Application Form

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. One Vacancy. Recruitment is ongoing.
Application Form

ENERGY COMMITTEE. Two Vacancies. Recruitment is ongoing.
Application Form

OPEN SPACE AND AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE. One Vacancy. Recruitment is ongoing.
Application Form  

Appointments  
The City Council interviews all qualified applicants. A majority vote of the Council is needed for appointment.

Qualifications
Unless otherwise expressly provided under specified sections for each commission and committee in Arcata Municipal Code II-3, all boards, commissions and committees shall be comprised of seven members. No less than five members shall be residents of the City of Arcata and the remaining two must live or work in the Arcata Planning Area.  

• City of Arcata Map
• Arcata Planning Area Map
• Arcata City Limit Street List

OPEN SPACE & AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE. One Vacancy. Recruitment is ongoing.
Application Form

WETLANDS & CREEKS COMMITTEE. One Vacancy. Recruitment is ongoing.
Application FormCOMMITTEE ON DEMOCRACY AND CORPORATIONS. Two Vacancies. Recruitment is ongoing.
Application Form