City of San Marcos seeks volunteers for boards, commissions

The City of San Marcos seeks to fill vacancies on City boards and commissions with volunteers from throughout the community.

Citizens must fill out volunteer interest applications online by Friday, January 7, 2022, to be considered for appointment.

The application form is available online at sanmarcostx.gov/boards. Paper copies may be obtained by visiting the City Clerk’s Office, 630 E. Hopkins St.

Qualifications, duties, and the length of service vary. City Boards and Commissions include:

1. Airport Advisory Board * / Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 2
2. Animal Shelter Advisory Board *  / Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 2
3. Arts Commission *  / Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 3
4. Citizen Utility Advisory Board *  / Current Vacancies – 1 / Terms Ending Soon – 3
5. Cemetery Commission  / Current Vacancies – 2 / Terms Ending Soon – 1
6. Construction Board of Appeals * / Current Vacancies – 1 / Terms Ending Soon – not listed
7. Convention & Visitor Bureau * / Current Vacancies – 3 / Terms Ending Soon – 4
8. Economic Development Board * / Current Vacancies – 1 / Terms Ending Soon – 4
9. Ethics Commission * Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 2
10. Historic Preservation Commission * Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 2
11. Housing Authority* Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 3
12. Human Services Advisory Board * Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 3
13. Library Board * Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 5
14. Main Street Advisory Board * Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 3
15. Neighborhood Commission * / Current Vacancies -0 / Terms Ending Soon – 5
16. Parking Advisory Board  / Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 5
17. Parks and Recreation Board * / Current Vacancies – 1 / Terms Ending Soon – 4
18. Planning & Zoning Commission *  / Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 3
19. San Marcos Industrial Development Corporation / Current Vacancies – 3 / Terms Ending Soon – not listed
20. Senior Citizen Advisory Board / Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 3
21. Veteran Affairs Advisory Board / Current Vacancies – 1 / Terms Ending Soon – 2
22. Zoning Board of Adjustments * / Current Vacancies – 0 / Terms Ending Soon – 4

*Indicates special requirements for some or all positions.

City Council is scheduled to review the applications and make appointments at the Feb. 1, 2022, meeting. Appointed volunteers will take their seats on March 1, 2022.