The system of commissions is intended to be representative of and responsive to the communities served. Appointive commissions exist within the County of Marin, Marin cities and towns, special districts and joint exercise of power authorities. Generally, commission appointees represent defined communities of interest. Elected policymakers and government managers look to commissions to identify common ground on specific issues, indicate program priority preferences and provide input on existing and proposed public programs. The effectiveness of commissions is dependent on the commissioners' maintaining a strong relationship with the appointing elected officials and government managers of public service areas falling within the scope of the commission's charge.
All commissions are public bodies whose meetings are open to the public.
The public is encouraged to attend and may comment on matters being considered. There is an ongoing need for interested Marin residents to apply for positions on commissions which are of interest to them. Adobe Acrobat .pdf file for use with Adobe Acrobat reader . Questions relating to appointments should be directed to Diane Sauer , Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Each Commission's website contains the name of a person to contact regarding its activities.