The City is currently recruiting to fill nine positions on the Bond Compliance Citizens' Oversight Committee. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2025. Committee members will be selected by a lottery process and appointed by Council.

As a Committee Member, you will: 

• Ensure accountability by monitoring project implementation with Bond measure requirements, including the Expenditure Plan.
• Review and report on annual audits to maintain transparency.
• Advise City Council by recommending any proposed changes to the Expenditure Plan.
• Keep the community informed about how Bond funds are being spent. 

The Committee will consist of: 

• 7 City of Santa Clara residents (6 selected by district and 1 at-large)
• 1 large business representative (50 employees and more)
• 1 small business representative (49 employees or less) 

Committee members will be selected by a lottery process and confirmed by the City Council. Committee members may serve up to two 4-year terms. The Committee is anticipated to meet 3-4 times per year. Please note that no business representative shall work for, have previously worked for, or be employed by a firm that provides services to any professional sports teams within the City of Santa Clara. It is not a requirement that business representatives be residents, but both representatives must be either an owner or employee of a business headquartered within the City of Santa Clara.

Contact the City Clerk's office at 408-615-2220 for questions related the application process. Questions regarding the Bond Compliance Citizens' Oversight Committee, contact the City Manager’s office at 408-615-2210.

Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Commission to apply.