City of Long Beach
COMMISSION, BOARD AND COMMITTEE
ROSTER DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
General Information
Charter Commissions: Charter mandated commissions (established by vote of the people) can only be established by a ballot measure in the form of a proposition, which will create the commission, number of members, duties length of service. Changes in membership, etc., can be done by another charter change. Appointments to the Citizen Police Complaint, Civil Service, Harbor, Planning, and Water charter commissions must be reviewed by the Personnel and Civil Service Committee prior to confirmation by the City Council. Persons recommended by the Mayor for these commissions must attend these interviews.
Terms: Charter commission members may serve two full terms with no portion of an expired term counted as service of one term.
The City of Long Beach has the following charter mandated commissions:
		No. of Members	Office Terms	Compensation
Citizen Police Complaint Commission		11	2 yr / 2 terms	None
Civil Service Commission		5	4 yr / 2 terms	$100 per meeting *
Harbor Commission		5	6 yr / 2 terms	$100 per meeting *
Planning Commission		7	4 yr / 2 terms	$100 per meeting *
Recreation Commission		7	4 yr / 2 terms	None
Water Commission		5	5 yr / 2 terms	$100 per meeting *
The following boards also receive compensation:
Board of Examiners, Appeals & Condemnation
		7	2 yr / 4 terms	$50 per meeting **
Disabled Access Appeals Board		5	2 yr / 4 terms	$50 per meeting **
Redevelopment Agency Board		7	4 yr / no limit	$100 per meeting *
* $500 maximum per month
** $250 maximum per month
Non-Charter Mandated Commissions: Established by ordinance. Any proposal to create or form any citizen advisory committee, commission, board, task force or other such entity shall not be submitted for consideration and final action by the Mayor and/or City Council until a fiscal impact analysis report has been prepared by the City Manager and reviewed by the Economic Development and Finance Committee. The fiscal impact analysis shall consist of a statement of the estimated fiscal impact and potential effect of the proposal on City revenues, and include a recommended appropriation ceiling to limit the total amount of City resources authorized. The Economic Development and Finance Committee shall hold a noticed public meeting to review the fiscal impact analysis report and submit its comments to the City Council to vote on the creation and proposed structure. Once approved by the full City Council, an ordinance is prepared by the City Attorney’s office.
Terms: The term of office for non-charter mandated commissions shall be two years for members of each body. Members may be re-appointed after their initial term, but in no event shall any person who has served four consecutive two-year terms on the same body be eligible for reappointment to that body. Serving any portion of an unexpired term shall not be counted as service of one term. Terms of non-charter mandated commissions and boards end on the third Tuesday in June in even numbered years.
Meetings – Brown Act: The Brown Act stipulates that all meetings must be open to the public.
Reports: An annual written report of activities for the past year is required which includes objectives, number of meetings held, public hearings (if any), attendance records, City personnel who assisted, and a recommendation as to whether body should be abolished, modified or continues.
Applications: A City of Long Beach application must be submitted. Applications and more information can be obtained by calling the Mayor’s office at (562) 570-6801, at the City Clerk’s office, councilmebers office or online at www.longbeach.gov. The members of each body must reside in the City at the time of appointment and must maintain residence within the City at all times during their service on the advisory body.
Selection Process: The Mayor makes recommendations based on qualifications and community service experience; an interview may be scheduled. Approval of recommendations is required by a majority of the City Council at a council meeting.
Statement of Economic Interest – Form 700: In compliance with state law, appointees to commissions are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form (Form 700) upon appointment, and annually thereafter. Applicants and incumbents are advised that they may be requested to make information available as to any potential conflict of interest arising from their business or affiliations where that affiliation or business may be doing business with the City of Long Beach or the decisions made by the City of Long Beach may influence that business or affiliation.
LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE - CODE OF ETHICS (Chapter 2.07)
Prior to assuming office or employment, every City employee, elected City official, City commission, committee or board member shall pledge, in writing, to follow the principles outlined in the Code of Ethics while acting in their official capacity:
Vacancies: Appointments to fill vacancies on advisory bodies shall be handled in the same manner as original appointments. When a vacancy occurs during a term, the appointment to fill such vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term.
Removal: Members of each body may be removed by a majority vote of all members of the City Council for the following causes: Absence from three (3) consecutive meetings without official permission expressed in the official minutes; Incompetence, malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, or conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; Refusal to resign from an advisory body when no longer a resident of the City.
Commission, Board & Committee Descriptions and Requirements
Airport Advisory Commission
	Members:	9	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Third Thursday, 4:00 p.m.; Long Beach Maintenance Yard, 3150 St. Louis Ave.
	Function:		Works closely with the community, aviation groups, businesses, pilot groups and airport staff in order that they may effectively advise the Mayor and City Council on policy matters regarding the Long Beach Airport development.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor.
Belmont Shore Parking & Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission
	Members:	7	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Third Thursday, 8:00 a.m.; Bayshore Library, 195 Bayshore Ave.
	Function:		Recommends to the Mayor and City Council solutions to parking problems in Belmont Shore and the best utilization of funds obtained from the parking meters in Belmont Shore.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor
			Three (3) members are owners of record of real property in commercial district of Belmont Shore.
			Three (3) members are operators of business, two of whom shall be members of the Board of Directors of the Belmont Shore Business Association and nominated by the Association.
			One (1) member is a resident of Belmont Shore and a member of the Belmont Shore Improvement Association.
Bixby Knolls Parking & Business Improvement Area Association
	Members:	10	Term: 2 years; no term limits
	Meetings:		Meets annually to approve their annual assessment report.
	Function:		Advises Mayor and City Council regarding the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association’s budget and work plan.
	Membership:		Members are voted in by general membership of the association. Confirmed by the Mayor and Council.
Board of Examiners, Appeals & Condemnation
	Members:	7	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Third Monday, 1:30 p.m.; City Hall 4th Floor Conference Room
	Function:		Hears cases involving alternate methods and materials for construction; provides reasonable interpretations to the Municipal Code; provides administrative review process for determinations of the Building Official, substandard housing cases, property maintenance, and public nuisance abatement cases.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor.
Board of Health & Human Services
	Members:	15	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Second Friday, 8:00 a.m.; Health Department Library, 2525 Grand Ave., Room 305
	Function:		Conducts hearings and investigations on matters pertaining to public health and social service matters and advises the Mayor and City Council of their recommendations.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. Seven (7) at-large representatives. Eight (8) representatives of specific medical disciplines.
Cable Communications Advisory Commission
	Members:	11	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Quarterly, 9:00 a.m., Video Communications, 236 E. 3rd St., #205
	Function:		Makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding cable television’s public access operating procedures and oversees the continuation of public access programming.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. Six (6) at-large. Five (5) special interest.
California State University Headquarters Building Joint Powers Authority (Trustee)
	Members:	5	Term: 4 years; no term limits
	Meetings:		Held at least once a year on call of Chairman; Office of the Chancellor and Board of Trustees, 401 S. Golden Shore.
	Function:		Operate, lease and maintain the California State University and College Headquarters Building located at 401 S. Golden Shore.
	Membership:		Two (2) trustees, appointed by Board of Trustees. One (1) joint, appointed jointly by the Board of Trustees and City of Long Beach. Two (2) City, appointed by Mayor.
Citizen Police Complaint Commission (Charter)
	Members:	11	Term: 2 years; 2 terms max.
	Meetings:		Second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers.
	Function:		Receives allegations of police misconduct, with emphasis on excessive force and false arrest.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. Nine (9) representing the council districts, City Council recommendations. Two (2) at large, selected by Mayor.
Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities
	Members:	15	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Commission: 2nd Thursday, 12:00 noon, Main Library Lower Level, 101 Pacific
			Committee: 4th Thursday, 12:00 noon, Council Lounge Lower Level City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Blvd.
	Function:		Acts in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council and City Manager on the concerns and issues that affect people with disabilities in the community.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. Nine (9) individuals with disabilities, Six (6) agency representatives.
Civil Service Commission (Charter)
	Members:	5	Term: 4 years; 2 terms max.
	Meetings:		Every Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.; City Hall 7th Floor Civil Service Board Office
	Function:		Provides equal employment opportunities to all persons applying for jobs in the classified field. Tests applicants for skills and certifies for employment.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor.
Commission on Youth and Children
	Members:	11	2 years, 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Fourth Wednesday, Meeting Locations will vary
	Function:		Establishes a youth advisory council; advises Mayor and City Council on issues relating to the City’s provision of services to youth and children; Annually reviews the City’s legislative agenda
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. 8- Adults having high level professional experience and/or background service delivery or policy development related to youth and children. 1-LBUSD Board of Education member, 1- Parent of a child under the age of 21, 9- Youth under the age of 19 at time of appointment and selected by the councilmember of the District in which he/she resides.
Community Development Advisory Commission
	Members:	15	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Third Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.; City Hall, 333 West Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor
	Function:		Reviews and provides recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on the City’s Community Development Block Grant programs and projects.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor
Cultural Heritage Commission
	Members:	15	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		First Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.; Main Library Conference Room
	Function:		Identifies buildings and neighborhoods with architectural and historical value, recommending designation as City landmarks to the Mayor, City Council, and Planning Commission.
	Membership:		Appointed by the Mayor.
Disabled Access Appeals Board
	Members:	5	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Second Wednesday, 12:00 noon; City Hall 4th Floor Conference Room.
	Function:		Hears appeals relating to handicapped requirements and access to buildings and structures; grants exceptions to State mandated codes.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. One (1) at-large representative. Two (2) experienced in construction. Two (2) physically handicapped (1 CACH).
Economic Development Commission
	Members:	17	Term: 4 years
	Meetings:		Third Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.; 230 Pine Ave., 2nd Floor
	Function:		Advises the Mayor and City Council on matters relating to local businesses and economic issues such as growth patterns and programs to better serve the community.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. Nine (9) representatives recommended by specific organizations. Eight (8) at-large representatives selected by the Mayor.
Harbor Commission (Charter)
	Members:	5	Term: 6 years; 2 terms max.
	Meetings:		Every Monday, 1:00 p.m.; Harbor Department Board Room, 925 Harbor Plaza.
	Function:		Manages the Port of Long Beach and provides for the needs of commercial, navigation and recreation in the harbor district.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor.
Homeless Services Advisory Committee
	Members:	11	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		First Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.; Department of Health & Human Services, 2525 Grand Ave., Room 305
	Function:		Gathers information from homeless persons and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council how to best meet the needs of the homeless community.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. Nine (9) representing the council districts, City Council recommendations. Two (2) at-large, selected by Mayor.
Human Relations Commission
	Members:	13	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Second Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; Department of Health and Human Services, 2525 Grand Ave.
	Function:		Gather information from Long Beach citizens that will assist with the promotion of better understanding among the diverse ethnic cultural groups in Long Beach.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. Nine (9) representing the city council districts, City Council recommendations. Four (4) at-large.
Long Beach Housing Authority
	Members:	11	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Second Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.; City Council Chambers
	Function:		Serves with the City Council as members of the Board of Directors on matters pertaining to housing programs sponsored by the federal government and Housing Authority operations.
	Membership:		Serves with the City Council as members of the Board of Directors on matters pertaining to housing programs sponsored by the Federal government and Housing Authority operations.
Long Beach Transportation Company Board of Directors
	Members:	7	Term: 4 years; 2 terms max. (term begins January 2, ends December 31.)
	Meetings:		Usually fourth Monday, 12:00 noon; City Hall Chambers
	Function:		To operate a public transportation system in the City of Long Beach and surrounding areas; to purchase, acquire, lease, finance, maintain, expand, and supervise the system and all related matters.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor.
Marine Advisory Commission
	Members:	9	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Second Thursday, 2:30 p.m.; Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 Appian Way.
	Function:		Advises City Council in formulating policies, analyze special requests, conduct hearings of appeal, and study problem areas involved with the City’s beaches, marinas, and waterways.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor.
Metropolitan Cooperative Library System Advisory Board
	Members:	1	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Semi-annual, at different library locations
	Function:		Approves expenditures of monies received from the California Library Services act; advises the members of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System on how to benefit from system services.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor.
Municipal Golf Commission
	Members:	13	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Third Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.; Long Beach Jr. Golf Academy Bldg., 6730 E. Carson St.
	Function:		Makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council and the City Manager on the operation, maintenance and fee structure of the municipal golf courses.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. Ten (10) representatives selected by Long Beach men & women golf clubs. Three (3) at-large selected by Mayor.
Neighborhood Preservation Loan Committee
	Members:	6	Term: 2 years; 4 terms max.
	Meetings:		Last Thursday, 10:30 p.m.; City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room.
	Function:		Evaluates and recommends approval of applications for new loans and ongoing loans for the City of Long Beach. Recommends underwriting criteria and other loan policies for the rehabilitation program.
	Membership:		One (1) representative of CDAC (Community Development Advisory Commission). One (1) at-large. One (1) representative of the lending industry. One (1) City Treasurer. Two (2) realtors. Appointed by Mayor.
Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
	Members:	13	No term limits.
	Meetings:		Established by Advisory Committee when action is required; not less than twice per school year. Meetings are held in Traffic Engineer’s conference room, City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Blvd.
	Function:		Committee established by Municipal Code 10.68.010. Committee shall determine whether any intersection utilized by children going to and from school poses a special problem of safety, requiring the installation of an adult crossing guard; shall advise the City Council of its findings and recommendations.
	Membership:		Appointed by City Manager, Nine (9) representing the districts; One (1) representing Parent Teacher Association; appointed by PTA.
Planning Commission (Charter)
	Members:	7	4 years (2 Terms Max)
	Function:		Advises the Mayor and City Council on all matters affecting development of the City’s general Plan zoning, and ordinances to guide the implementation of long range planning.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor.
Public Corporation for the Arts
	Meetings:		Second Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.; PCA Conference Room, 100 W. Broadway, Suite 360.
	Function:		Official advisory body to the City of Long Beach on art issues. Promotes and assists local artists and cultural activities.
	Membership:		Appointments are made by PCA Board of Directors, confirmed by Mayor and City Council.
Public Safety Advisory Commission
	Members:	13	Term: 4 years; 2 terms max.
	Meetings:		Second Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.; 6th Floor, Harbor Dept. Board Room, 915 Harbor Plaza Drive.
	Function:		Makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on public safety issues as directed and requested by the Mayor and City Council, encouraging input from the community.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor. Nine (9) representing the districts, City Council recommendations. One (1) at-large. Three (3) at-large, representing specific organizations.
Recreation Commission (Charter)
	Members:	7	Term: 4 years; 2 terms max.
	Meetings:		Third Thursday, 9:00 a.m.; Parks, Recreation & Marine Administration, 2760 Studebaker Road.
	Function:		Recommends to the City Council plans for development, beautification and maintenance of public park and recreational areas. Exercises control over the operation of public recreation functions under the City-School District Coordinated Recreation Plan. Approves plans for construction or improvement of buildings or facilities for public recreation. Authorizes issuance of permits and negotiation of leases and contracts. Establishes fees for recreation programs and facilities.
	Membership:		Appointed by Mayor.
Redevelopment Agency Board
	Members:	7