Riverside looks to fill boards, commissions

Riverside residents are asked to consider serving on boards and commissions that help shape city policies.

The city has 15 permanent boards and commissions that offer guidance on various issues, including general plan updates, building design, signs, parks, recreation, trees, streets, traffic regulations, public utilities, ethics, and the budget, according to a statement on the city’s website.

Members serve four-year terms. To be eligible a person must live in Riverside and be registered to vote. Applications are being accepted through Nov.15.

Openings include:

• Commission on Aging (Wards 2, 3, 5 and 7)
• Airport Commission (Wards 3, 4, 5 and 7)
• Budget Engagement Commission (Wards 1 and 2 Resident, Wards 4 and 6 Business)
• Community Police Review Commission (Citywide, Wards 2, 3, and 5)
• Cultural Heritage Board (Wards 1 and 4)
• Commission on Disabilities (Citywide and Ward 4)
• Board of Ethics (Wards 1 and 3)
• Human Relations Commission (Wards 1, 2, and 3)
• Human Resources Board (Wards 3 and 6)
• Board of Library Trustees (Ward 3)
• Museum of Riverside Board (Ward 3)
• Park and Recreation Commission (Ward 3)
• Planning Commission (Citywide)
• Board of Public Utilities (Ward 3)
• Transportation Board (Ward 5)

For more information and to apply online to a Board and Commission visit https://www.riversideca.gov/cityclerk/boards-commissions or call the city clerk’s office at (951) 826-5557.