Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Fine Arts Commission and one unscheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission.


Fine Arts Commission Unscheduled Vacancy

Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Fine Arts Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Marvin Spielman resigned. The term of this unscheduled vacancy expires in January of 2015. This vacancy is open until filled.

The Commission consists of five members appointed by Council for four-year terms. None of the members shall be employees or officials of the City, nor cohabit with as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the Commission, the City Manager or staff person assigned to the Commission. At least three shall be Cupertino residents. The powers and functions of the Fine Arts Commission are to foster, encourage and assist the realization, preservation and advancement of the fine arts for the benefit of the community. The Fine Arts Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and financial disclosure is required.

Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of every other month (odd months) and more often as necessary at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room A. For more information, contact staff liaison Kimberly Smith at (408) 777-3217.

Parks and Recreation Commission Unscheduled Vacancy

Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Marcia St.Clair resigned. The term of this unscheduled vacancy expires in January of 2016. The vacancy is open until filled.

The commission consists of five members who are residents of the City and shall be appointed by the Council to four-year, overlapping terms. None of the members shall be officials or employees of the City, nor 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. The commission advises the City Council on municipal activities in relation to parks and recreation, including park site acquisition and development, recreation program policy, and expansion of the park program as development occurs. The Parks and Recreation Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and financial disclosure is required.

Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Community Hall. For more information, contact staff liaison Mark Linder at (408) 777-3110.

Applications can be downloaded from the website at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, please see the website or call the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 777-3223.