The Hayward Youth Commission (HYC) advises the Mayor and City Council, and the elected boards of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) and Hayward Unified School District (HUSD), about issues that affect young people in the Hayward community. Members may also work on projects and activities throughout the year such as identifying youth needs, organizing youth conferences, and more. Serving on the HYC counts towards community service hours. This is a Two-Year Term opportunity.
The Hayward Youth Commission meets monthly on the 2nd Monday of each month from September to June at 6:30 p.m., except holidays. Meetings are held at City Hall, Council Chambers.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1. Live in the City of Hayward or within the boundaries of the Hayward Unified School District.
2. Be between the ages of 13 and 20 years old.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are interviewed by a committee of representatives from each of the three elected bodies who then recommend the new members. Selected members are appointed by the City Council at a Council meeting. Commissioners are eligible for reappointment to additional terms if they continue to meet the criteria for membership and have actively participated in Commission meetings.
The Office of the City Clerk will notify qualified applicants of the date and time of the interviews.
Applications must be completed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk no later than Friday, May 30, 2024, either online or to:
Hayward City Hall
Office of the City Clerk
777 B Street, 4th Floor
Hayward, CA 94541-5007
cityclerk@hayward-ca.govInterviews to be held on: Friday, June 7, 2024
QUESTIONS: Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (510) 583-4400.
