City Commissions and Committees play an important role in city government by serving in an advisory capacity to the City Council. Members provide input on a variety of issues that are crucial to maintaining our quality of life.

General requirements are that applicants must have an interest in civic involvement, must be 18 years of age or older, and a resident of Newark (some committee or commission positions may have additional requirements.)

Interested in serving? Email your contact information to the City Clerk at City.Clerk@newark.org. You will be notified should a vacancy occur. Contact information will be kept on file for one year.

Local Appointments List - 2024

 Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO)

The City of Newark is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO). PAPCO advises the Alameda County Transportation Commission on the development and implementation of paratransit programs. They also make decisions on transportation funding for seniors and people with disabilities.

The meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Alameda CTC offices in Oakland.

Applicants must be Newark residents who use transportation that supports seniors and people with disabilities.

Applications will be accepted in the City Clerk's office until the vacancy is filled.

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