City Announces Openings for Concord Boards, Commission

By City of Concord staff —

The Concord City Council encourages residents to apply for openings on the Appeals Board, Design Review Board, Personnel Board and Planning Commission. Deadline for applications is Friday, January 13, 2012.

The Appeals Board is comprised of up to five members. Two positions are vacant. The board hears appeals of decisions made by the City Building Official. Meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

The Design Review Board is comprised of five members; three design professionals, one public member and one member of the Planning Commission. This recruitment is for one design professional. The board reviews the design of any development for which design review is required by City ordinance and any matter referred to the board by the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator or Planning Manager. Members must be residents of Concord. Meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Permit Center Conference Room located at the Civic Center, 1950 Parkside Drive.

The Personnel Board is comprised of five members and is recruiting for two members. The board receives and hears appeals and grievances, and as directed by Council, conducts hearings on personnel matters, gathers information and data, and provides written reports of findings. Meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

The Planning Commission is comprised of five members and is recruiting for two openings. Members review developments, tentative subdivision maps, use permits, and rezoning applications, and administer the City’s General Plan document. Applicants must be residents of Concord. The commission meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at Civic Center, 1950 Parkside Drive.

Applications may be obtained at the City Management Offices, 1950 Parkside Drive, or requested by calling (925) 671-3495. Application forms are also available on the City’s website.