Scottsdale is inviting residents to apply for various volunteer positions on boards, commissions, and committees that guide local decision-making. Applications are open until Friday, Nov. 13.
Community Involvement Opportunities
The city encourages residents to engage in shaping the future of Scottsdale by participating in these roles, which focus on areas such as environmental stewardship, transportation, and veterans’ services. City Clerk Ben Lane emphasized the importance of resident involvement, stating, “Residents bring a perspective we can’t get any other way.”
These volunteer positions allow community members to study important issues, hear different viewpoints, and contribute their experiences to local governance. Openings are available across several groups, including the Board of Adjustment, the Building Advisory Board of Appeals, and the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, among others.
Current Openings
The available positions include:
- Board of Adjustment (2 openings)
- Building Advisory Board of Appeals (1 opening)
- Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (3 openings)
- Development Review Board (3 openings)
- Environmental Advisory Commission (1 opening)
- Historic Preservation Commission (1 opening)
- Human Relations Commission (2 openings)
- Library Board (1 opening)
- McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission (1 opening)
- Paths and Trails Subcommittee (1 opening)
- Personnel Board (2 openings)
- Transportation Commission (2 openings)
- Veterans Advisory Commission (1 opening)
Application Process
The City Council will review applications, nominate candidates for interviews, and make appointments. Applications are kept on file for one year, allowing residents to be considered for future vacancies.
New appointees must adhere to the city’s Ethics Code, and those serving their first term are required to complete ethics training and orientation within 90 days of their appointment. For more information about the application process, residents can contact the City Clerk’s Office at 480-312-2412.
Source: City of Scottsdale
