The City Council appoints more than 90 community members to the various committees, commissions, boards and task forces.
Relationship to City Council
The City Council provides boards and task forces with general policy direction, while at the same time allowing them the freedom to investigate. The City Council also has the ability to remove any appointee at any time by a majority vote of the Council.
Terms of Office
The term of office for members of a board is 4 years. Task force members' terms are set by the City Council.
Removal from Office
The City Council may remove members by a majority vote. In addition, the Arcata Municipal Code requires automatic removal of board members upon notification of the Council of 2 absences within a calendar year.