Boards and Commissions

The City of Eureka has twelve active boards and commissions that serve as advisory bodies to Council. Board and Commission meetings can be viewed on the View Meetings page.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for appointment to any board or commission, a person must be a qualified registered elector of the City of Eureka, the Humboldt Community Services District, or be the owner of a business located within the city limits of the City of Eureka. Appointments of qualified non-city residents require a four-fifths vote of the Council for confirmation.

Compensation

Members on boards and commissions serve as a civic responsibility and without compensation. No member of any board or commission may hold any paid office or employment in the city government.

Applying for Appointment

The City of Eureka invites interested citizens to apply for appointment (PDF) to City Boards and Commissions. See Board and Commission Vacancies (PDF) for a list of current openings for which applications are being accepted.

Current Board Members

See the 2022 Boards Appointments List (DOCX).

Participation

The public may participate in public meetings in the following manner:

  • View-only option available on the City's website (no participation)
  • Attend the meeting in person. City Hall is open for meetings.
  • View and participate via Zoom. See the public hearing notice and/or agenda to find the Zoom information for the meeting.
  • Participate in writing. See the public hearing notice and/or agenda to find deadlines for submitting written comments before the meeting. All written comments received prior to the meeting, or in person at the meeting will be part of the public record for consideration but may not be read aloud during the meeting. Submit written comments at the meeting, or before the meeting: 
    • By mail to:
      531 K Street
      Eureka, CA 95501
    • Email

Accessibility Notice

The Council Chamber is open to the public, and is the location for each of the Commission and Committee meetings.  The Chamber is located on the second floor of City Hall and is wheelchair accessible. Accommodations and access to City meetings for people with special needs must be requested of the City Clerk at 707-441-4175 in advance of the meeting.

  1. Arts & Culture Commission

Regular Meetings

  • 12:30 pm
  • 3rd Tuesday of every month
  • Council Chamber

Overview

Contact Phone: 707-441-4144

Read about the Arts and Culture Commission (PDF).

Duties

  • Reviews public art projects
  • Appoints "Artist of the Month" 12 times each year
  • Drafts and implements the "Eureka Strategic Arts Plan"
  • Advises City Council regarding community aesthetics and art-related topics

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

  1. Board of Appeals
  1. Community Oversite on Police
  1. Design Review Committee
  1. Economic Development Commission
  1. Eureka Energy Committee
  1. Finance Advisory Committee
  1. Historic Preservation Commission
  1. Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission
  1. Personnel Board
  1. Planning Commission
  1. Transportation Safety Commission