Commission Vacancies

The City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Public Safety Commission. Applications will be accepted through March 27, 2026. More information can be viewed below under Notices of Current Vacancies.

Annual Commission Vacancies

The next annual recruitment cycle for City Commissions (excluding the Teen Commission) will open in October/November 2026 for terms expiring in January 2027.

Please note: No commission terms are expiring in January 2026, so there will be no recruitment during that period.

Teen Commission annual recruitment is now OPEN. Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026. Online Teen Commission Application

City Council Resolutions Governing Commissions

Commission Diversity Resolution(PDF, 121KB)
Resolution Establishing Rules Governing Recruitmen(PDF, 264KB)t

Notices of Current Vacancies 

CITY OF CUPERTINO

TEEN COMMISSION

NOTICE OF ANNUAL VACANCIES

Notice is hereby given that Cupertino teens are encouraged to apply for four vacancies on the Teen Commission. Applications may be submitted online using the Online Teen Commission Application via www.cupertino.gov/vacancies. The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026. The City Council will conduct interviews beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 (as needed).

Eligibility Requirements: The Teen Commission is comprised of nine members, at least one person from each public middle school and public high school in Cupertino, if possible. Membership on the Commission is limited to Cupertino residents. Members may attend schools outside of the City limits, or be schooled at home. Commissioners must be in the 8th through 11th grade at time of appointment. None of the Teen Commissioners shall be otherwise officials or employees of the City of Cupertino nor be related by blood or marriage to any official or employee of the City. Commissioners should reflect the broadest possible representation of Cupertino youth. Teen Commissioners serve two-year staggered terms.  

Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Teen Commission are to advise the City Council and staff on issues and projects important to youth (also see Municipal Code 2.95.080 Powers and Functions).

Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are scheduled September through August, once monthly (except December) for a total of 12 meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd. For more details on the Teen Commission, please email staff liaison Sonya Lee at SonyaL@cupertino.gov.  For application questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@cupertino.gov.  

CITY OF CUPERTINO

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION

SPECIAL NOTICE OF VACANCY

Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Public Safety Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Nirmalendu Das resigned. This appointment is for a partial term of less than two years (expiring on 1/30/2027) and doesn't count toward a full term. The vacancy is open until it is filled.  Applications can be submitted via the Online Commission Application at www.cupertino.org/vacancies.  For more details, please see the website or call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223.

Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members, all of whom shall reside within the City and shall be appointed by the City Council to serve four-year, overlapping terms. None shall be officials or employees of the City, members of the Sheriff’s Department of the County, either regular or reserve, nor shall they be members of the Central Fire Protection District. No members of the Public Safety Commission shall cohabit with, as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the Commission, the City Manager or the staff person(s) assigned to this Commission. 

Powers and Functions: The powers and functions are to advise the City Council on all areas relating to public safety, traffic, police, fire and other matters relating to the foregoing. The Public Safety Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and members are required to submit Statements of Economic Interest upon appointment and annually thereafter.

Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of the odd numbered months at the Quinlan Community Center Conference Room. For more information, contact staff liaison Marta Drown at 408-777-3408 or MartaD@cupertino.gov. 

 

Applications

Public Safety Commission Application

Teen Commission Application

County Regional Advisory Bodies Applications

Sourcewise Advisory Council Application is now CLOSED. Apply Now: Member Application - Cupertino - 2023(PDF, 219KB)