Commissions, Committees & Boards

Get Involved in Your Community

The City of Novato welcomes community participation in local government through its Commissions, Committees & Boards (CCBs). If you have an interest in serving your community, applying for a position on a City commission, committee or board is a great place to start!

CCB members are appointed by the City Council and provide important oversight to City operations and the decision-making process. Members of CCBs make recommendations to City Council and have the opportunity to be involved in upcoming City projects and initiatives.

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Available Seats

Name	Number of Seats
Complete Streets & Pathways Oversight Committee	3 regular seats
Design Review Commission	2 alternate seats
Economic Development Advisory Commission	3 regular seats
Finance Advisory Commission	3 regular seats
Housing, Zoning & Building Code Appeals Board	1 regular seat
Recreation, Cultural & Community Services Advisory Commission	1 regular seat
Sustainability Commission	2 regular seats

Local Appointments Listing

In compliance with the requirement of the Maddy Act, Government Code 54972, the City of Novato Local Appointments List is posted on or before December 31st of each year. The list indicates all current members of Boards, Commissions and Committees and the dates of their terms of office as of the time of this posting.

Note: the names on this list are subject to change based on resignation or other unexpected vacancies.

Commissions, Committees & Boards

Learn about Novato's CCBs below, including meeting schedules, agendas & minutes, responsibilities, vacancies and more. Each CCB is supported by a City staff liaison.

All CCB members are appointed by the City Council. Most members serve 2 year terms and serve without compensation.