Application period to serve on a City commission extended to March 17

The application period for residents interested in serving on a City commission has been extended to March 17. The Mission Viejo City Council is seeking applications from residents interested in filling vacancies on the City's Planning and Transportation Commission, Community Services Commission and Investment Advisory Commission. The term is for two years.

The commissions are each comprised of five members, except for the Community Services Commission, which has seven members (including two senior citizen members). The City Council is expected to make its appointments on March 28.

Applications are due to the City Clerk's Office at 200 Civic Center by 5 pm on Friday, March 17. (If you already filed an application, you don't need to reapply.) Applicants must be at least 18 and reside in Mission Viejo. Folks applying for the Investment Advisory Commission should have the following qualifications: (1) banker, vice-president level or above; (2) investment banker, vice-president level or above; (3) financial planner; (4) corporate chief financial officer or treasurer; (5) registered investment adviser; or other applicable qualifications.

For more information and an application, visit this link.