Local Appointments List – Maddy Act

In compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act), the following appointment list of the City of Downey Commission, Board and Committee members is posted on an annual basis by December 31.

 Click here to view the City’s Local Appointments List

 The City’s current active Commissions, Boards and, Committees are: 

• Board of Building Appeals (5 members)
• Green Task Force (5 members)
• Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (5 members)
• Library Advisory Board (5 members)
• Planning Commission (5 members)
• Public Works Committee (10 members; 2 appointed by each Council Member)
• Recreation and Community Services Commission (5 members)
• Youth Commission (15 members; 3 appointed by each Council Member)

Per the City of Downey’s Charter Section 902, at least one Commissioner/Board Member shall be appointed from each of the five City Council Districts. Commissioners/Board Members must be registered voters of the City. Members shall serve for the term of the appointing Council Member so long as they continue to be domiciled within the district from which they were appointed during their term, and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. The Council shall have the authority to extend or shorten the terms of the incumbent members of Commissions or Board Members. A vacancy occurring before the expiration of a term shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Residents wishing to be appointed to a City Commission, Board and Committee may contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 904-7280 or by email at cityclerk@downeyca.org. 

Click here to view the complete Roster of the City’s Commissions, Boards and Committees