Anyone 18 years of age or older and who is a resident of the City of Davis may apply to serve on a City commission.

Regular commission appointments occur on a biennial basis or as-needed. Applications are available at City Hall during normal business hours and can be submitted via e-mail to clerkweb@cityofdavis.org or in person or via mail to the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 23 Russell Blvd., Suite 1, Davis CA 95616.

Commission Application Form

This handbook:

• Outlines the role and function of the City’s boards, commissions, committees, and task forces
• Provides information relative to legal and regulatory parameters, and areas of responsibility
• Provides procedures, guidelines, expectations, and best practices

Commission Handbook (July 2025) - PDF

Commission Handbook Appendixes (July 2025) - PDF