Commissions, Boards, and Committees
Welcome to the City of Long Beach Commissions, Boards and Committees information site. These community based commissions play a vital role in bringing transparency, change, and growth to the City of Long Beach. Thank you for your interest in serving.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson is calling on the "Best and Brightest" across the city to apply to serve on City Commissions. Mayor Richardson has made access to these opportunities a priority and is seeking applicants from across the city to help insure that our Commissions best reflect the communities they serve.
Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission
Mayor Richardson is proud that Long Beach is modeling the way with the creation of the new Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission. This commission was enacted as a key part of Measure JB, a charter amendment approved by Long Beach voters in November 2024 that is modernizing the city’s hiring system by reducing the time it takes to fill vacant positions, establishing innovative hiring preferences for Long Beach residents, and creating a single unified city department to manage all hiring activities for the city.
The Mayor is calling for the best and brightest from all across Long Beach to serve! Applications for this 5-person Commission are now open. The application is open to all Long Beach residents who can meet the responsibilities of the Commission. Basic requirements include: 1) attend monthly Commission meetings; 2) complete approximately 10 hours of outside preparation work each month; 3) complete a LiveScan background check; and 4) participate in required ongoing trainings of Commissioners.
Please click here for more information.
Current Commissioner Vacancies (Summer 2025)
- Advisory Commission on Aging (2)
- Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation
- Building / Construction Experience
- Disability Advocate
- Board of Health & Human Services (2)
- State Licensed Veterinarian
- Hospital or Healthcare
- Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission (5) (Click here for more details)
- Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission (2)
- Council District 6 representative
- At Large
- Commission on Youth & Families (2)
- LBUSD representative
- Commissioner under the age of 19
- Economic Development Commission
- Education representative
- Ethics Commission (3)
- Mayor Appointment (1)
- City Auditor Appointment (2) (Click here for more details)
- Homeless Services Advisory Commission
- Council District 3 representative
- Housing Authority
- Tenant
- LBWIN Workforce Board
- Police Oversight Commission
- Transactions & Use Tax Citizens’ Advisory Committee
- Utilities Commission
- Veterans Affairs Commission (4)
- Council District 4 representative
- Council District 5 representative
- Council District 8 representative
- Council District 9 representative
Please consider applying below.
The Mayor's Office accepts applications all year long. Applications are kept on file for 2 years. If you have any questions please contact readytoserve@longbeach.gov or call (562) 570-6801. For a detailed explanation of the commission process please select Commission, Board, and Committee Handbook. This is provided in a pdf format.
You will have an opportunity to upload a resume or letter of support from your Council Office or other city and community leaders with your application.
View a complete list of commissions below. Please note: you must first select a commission from the dropdown menu labeled "Please select a commission" to view more information.
Mayor
Rex Richardson
City Hall Office
411 West Ocean Blvd. 11th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6801
