The City of Whittier has several Boards and Commissions which were established by Charter, ordinance, or resolution that advise the Council on policy matters or review specific issues and carrying out assignments as requested by the City Council or prescribed by law. 

Agendas and minutes are available for review in the our Agendas and Minutes Online.

Boards

• Board of Appeals
• Board of Library Trustees
• Design Review Board
• Personnel Board

Commissions

• Cultural Arts Commission
• Historic Resources Commission
• Parking and Transportation Commission
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
• Planning Commission
• Social Services Commission

Committees and Task Forces

• Accessibility Committee
• Art in Public Places Committee
• Citizens Technical Advisory Committee
• Fiscal Oversight Advisory Committee
• Greenway Trail East Task Force
• Senior Advisory Committee
• Sister City Committee
• Youth Sports Committee

Foundations

• Friends of the Whittier Public Library Foundation
• The Hodge Foundation
• Whittier Community Foundation
• Whittier Public Library Foundation

Applications

View: Advisory Board Appointment Policy and Procedures

Members are appointed by the City Council to serve for four years and must be citizens and qualified electors of the City of Whittier. The members of Boards and Commissions serve without compensation. Application for Board & Commission vacancies may be submitted at any time. The City Clerk Department accepts applications all year and keeps them on file for 3 years.

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