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2025-2027 City of Cerritos Commission and Committee Application Form

All terms of service are set by ordinance, resolution or minute order of the Cerritos City Council.

Requirements of all Commissions/Committees

All members are required to be residents of Cerritos.

Please check the Commission/Committee (Advisory Board) of interest (you may select more than one):

Advisory Board (Additional Requirements / Advisory scope)
 

Required Information

All applicants must complete the following information:

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Once appointed, all Advisory Board members must file statements of economic interests and certificates of completion of two-hour State-mandated ethics training and anti-harassment training. Additional forms may be required related to the monthly stipends (IRS Form W-4 and Direct Deposit Plan Enrollment and Agreement form).

I acknowledge that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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About Cerritos Commissions and Committees

Community Safety Committee

Staff Contact: Public Safety Manager
(562) 916-1245

The following are details about the Community Safety Committee:

  • Must be a City resident
  • Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to Citywide community safety
  • Ten (10) members
  • Meets the third Wednesday of each odd-numbered month at 7 p.m.
  • Monthly stipend: $25 per month

Fine Arts and Historical Commission

Staff Contact: Assistant City Manager
(562) 916-1303

The following are details about the Fine Arts and Historical Commission:

  • Must be a City resident
  • Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to public art
  • Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to the City’s history; identification, preservation, and promotion of awareness of the City’s history and heritage
  • Five (5) members
  • Meets the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, at 7 p.m.
  • Monthly stipend: $100 per month

Let Freedom Ring Committee 

Staff Contact: Recreation Services Superintendent
(562) 916-1254

The following are details about the Let Freedom Ring Committee:

  • Must be a City resident
  • Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to the Annual July 4th Celebration, Autumn Moon Festival, Festival of Friendship, and Halloween Festival
  • Ten (10) members
  • Meetings scheduled as called, 7 p.m.
  • Monthly stipend: $25 per month

Parks and Recreation Commission

Staff Contact: Recreation Services Superintendent
(562) 916-1254

The following are details about the Parks and Recreation Commission:

  • Must be a City resident
  • Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews the City’s parks and recreation programs.
  • Five (5) members
  • Meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. (dark in January and April)
  • Monthly stipend: $150 per month

Planning Commission

Staff Contact: Director of Community Development
(562) 916-1201

The following are details about the Planning Commission:

  • Must be a City resident
  • Acts in an advisory and quasi-adjudicatory capacity and reviews matters related to citywide land use, planning and development.
  • Five (5) members
  • Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
  • Monthly stipend: $350 per month

Property Preservation Commission

Staff Contact: Public Safety Manager
(562) 916-1245

The following are details about the Property Preservation Commission:

  • Must be a City resident
  • Acts in an advisory and quasi-adjudicatory capacity and reviews matters related to citywide substandard building and property nuisances.
  • Five (5) members
  • Meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (dark December)
  • Monthly stipend: $150 per month


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