Committees & Commissions

Are you interested in getting involved in local government and giving back to your community?

County government includes a number of committees, commissions, and boards which range from specific, targeted focuses to long-term broad-based jurisdictional responsibilities. Committees represent a wide variety of interests, including health care, criminal justice, planning, housing, Community Advisory Boards for County Service Areas, and more.

Elected officials, including County Supervisors, sit on some of these committees, while others are comprised of community members who have an interest in local government. Residents of Shasta County are invited to participate within the community through membership on these boards.

This page contains information to assist you in participating. Thank you for your interest in serving your community!

Current Vacancies

Click on the name of a position for more information.

If a specific application and/or other form is required for a position, it will be linked in the "Application" column.
Even if not specified, a resume and/or letter of interest listing applicable experience is always appreciated.
Please send applications and related documents to the Clerk of the Board.

Current Vacancies
Board Name	Vacancies	To Apply
Air Quality Management District Hearing Board	up to 9	Application
Assessment Appeals Board	Multiple	Application
Board of Building Appeals	2	Application
Commission on Aging	2	Commission on Aging Application + Demographic Profile
County Service Area No. 3-Castella Community Advisory Board	3	Application
Employee Appeals Board	Up to 6 alternates	Application
In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee	Multiple	IHSS Application
Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board	4	Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board Application
Public Health Advisory Board (Public Members)	3	Public Health Advisory Board Application
Public Health Advisory Board (District Supervisor Appointee)	1	Public Health Advisory Board Application
Shasta Children and Families Commission (dba First 5 Shasta)	1	First 5 Shasta Application
Shasta Public Libraries Citizens' Advisory Committee	1	Application
Western Shasta Resource Conservation District	1	Application

Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) public notices can be found on their website.

Local Appointments List

The Local Appointments List shows all upcoming vacancies for the next year, as required by Government Code Title 5 section 54972, also known as "The Maddy Local Appointive List Act of 1975."

Any interested member of the community is invited to use the Local Appointments List to find current or upcoming vacancies in their field of interest for which they can apply. Specific requirements are listed for each committee or commission.

If you're interested in applying for a current or upcoming vacancy, please fill out the generic committee application and send it to the Clerk of the Board. If possible, include a resume showing your applicable experience.

Local Appointments List 2023 (December 2023)

Boards and committees whose members are elected follow different procedures. More information about these elected positions may be found on the Elected Officials page of the Shasta County Elections website.

California State Code Regarding Appointed and Elected Committee Positions

County commissions, committees, and boards can be comprised of members who are either elected, appointed, or a mixture of both. All of these bodies follow procedures as laid out in federal or state law, county ordinance, and their own bylaws. Special Districts follow rules established for each specific type of district. Below are the general procedures that apply widely:

Government Code Title 1 sections 1778 through 1782 contains procedures for appointed bodies.
Government Code Title 5 section 54974 contains procedures for unexpected vacancies in appointed bodies.
Election Code Division 10 contains procedures for elected bodies.

If you would like more information about committees or commissions, or the requirements or duties of serving on a board, please email the Clerk of the Board. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.