For immediate release
January 13, 2015

Citizen input is a valuable tool for the City’s progress in several areas. The City of Moreno Valley has 12 boards/commissions covering important quality of life topics.  Currently, there are eight boards/ commissions with openings that Moreno Valley residents or business owners are encouraged to apply for.  Please visit the Boards and Commissions webpage for qualifications and deadlines. 

Current vacancies exist on the following boards/commissions:

• Planning Commission
• Arts Commission
• July 4th Advisory Board
• Library Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Recreational Trails Board
• Senior Citizens’ Board
• Emerging Leaders Council

All Advisory Boards and Commissions are established by the Moreno Valley City Council and include the:

• Accessibility Appeals Board, conducting public hearing on written appeals regarding Title 24 accessibility issues
• Arts Commission, considering matters pertaining to the planning and promoting arts activities and education in the City
• Environmental and Historical Preservation Board, considering matters pertaining to the preservation of the City's heritage and cultures
• July 4th Advisory Board, considering matters pertaining to promoting and seeking possible funding sources for the City’s July 4th Festivities
• Library Commission, considering matters pertaining to the administration, operation, development, improvement and maintenance of library services
• Parks and Recreation Commission, considering matters pertaining to the administration, operation, development, improvement and maintenance of parks, recreation facilities, and parks and recreation programs
• Planning Commission, considering matters pertaining to development and zoning within the City (Planning Commissioners are compensated $100 per meeting)
• Recreational Trails Board, considering matters pertaining to single-use and multi-use recreational trails, including bicycle, jogging and equestrian trails
• Senior Citizens’ Board, considering matters pertaining to senior citizens, senior citizens programs, including policies for the Moreno Valley Senior Community Center
• Traffic Safety Commission, considering matters pertaining to traffic safety within the City
• Utilities Commission, considering all matters pertaining to Moreno Valley Utility, and to other utility services such as water, sewer, gas, and the investor-owned electric utility
• Emerging Leaders Council (ELC), encouraging youth participation in community service programs and projects and making recommendations to the City Council regarding youth-related programs. ELC members shall be college students aged 18-25 who reside in Moreno Valley.

For more information, current openings, and board and commission meeting information, please visit the City’s web site or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 951.413.3001 or visit during regular business hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. City Hall is located at 14177 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley.