Overview of Boards and Commissions

A board or commission is a body officially appointed and empowered to perform certain acts or assume certain jurisdictions of a public nature.  The name "board" or "commission" has the same weight - it appears to be merely Manhattan Beach tradition whether a body was established as a board or commission.  Boards and commissions have a permanent nature as opposed to a committee, which may be established for some specific and perhaps temporary purpose.

All members of boards or commissions shall be registered voters and residents of the City of Manhattan Beach. Student Representatives are not required to be registered voters.  Commissioners and boardmembers are appointed by City Council Members, with the exception of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District nominee, which is subject to ratification by the City Council.  Terms are for three-years with a two-term limit, with the exception of student representatives and the Los Angeles County West Vector Control Board Trustee nominee.  Notices of Vacancy are posted at City Hall and the City’s website as Board or Commission vacancies occur. 

Boards and Commissions 

• Planning Commission
• Board of Building Appeals
• Cultural Arts Commission
• Library Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Parking and Public Improvements Commission
• Los Angeles County West Vector Control Board Trustee