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
• 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 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.

Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority - Fiscal Oversight Advisory Committee

The City Clerk Department is also accepting applications for three (3) vacancies on the newly formed Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority - Fiscal Oversight Advisory Committee (FOAC). To be considered, please submit an application by Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Applications can submitted via email to ccd@cityofwhittier.org or dropped off in person at City Hall.

Application for the FOAC.

More information can be found by visiting the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority's website.

Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority - Citizens Technical Advisory Committee

The City Clerk Department is now accepting applications for a vacancy on the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority - Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC). To be considered, please submit an application by Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Applications can submitted via email to ccd@cityofwhittier.org or dropped off in person at City Hall.

 Application for CTAC.

More information can be by visiting the City's CTAC page.

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