How to Apply for Boards & Commissions

Golden City HallThe Golden City Council encourages citizen participation in municipal government and welcomes your interest in serving on a city board, commission, or committee. Citizens who serve on boards and commissions help shape initiatives for the City and build a great place for people to live and visit.

Appointments to city boards and commissions are made by the Mayor, with a majority vote of council, following interviews. Terms on the boards and commissions all expire in April at the end of the appointed term.

Boards and Commissions generally require that members be a resident of the City of Golden. If you are uncertain whether or not your address is within city limits or a part of unincorporated Jefferson County (mailing address is not a good indicator) please check the Jefferson County Address Wizard. The information will be under ‘Municipal Status.’

For questions, contact the City Clerk’s office at 303-384-8014, 303-384-8015, or clerks@cityofgolden.net.

Application & Appointment Process

Boards and commissions with vacancies are listed below. Please review the time commitment for each board or commission of interest before submitting your application.

  • Applications period opens:  Feb. 5, 2024
  • Deadline to apply:  March 8, 2024 by 5 p.m.
  • City Council Interviews:  Tuesday, April 2, 2024
  • Appointments Made:  Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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2024 Boards and Commissions Openings

Community Sustainability Advisory Board

  • Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. (3 vacancies)

Downtown Development Authority

  • Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. (2 vacancies)
  • Applicants must reside, be a business owner, lessee or own real property in the downtown development district

Historic Preservation Board

  • Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (5 vacancies — 1 as an alternate)

Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board

  • Meets 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (3 vacancies)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

  • 1 Vacancy (ends in 2025)
  • Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6 p.m.

Planning Commission

  • Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (5 vacancies – with 1 term ending in 2026)

Public Art Commission

  • Meets 1st Thursday at 9 a.m. (1 vacancy ending in 2025)

Investment Advisory Committee

  • Meets semi-annually (1 vacancy)
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 Did You Know?
Golden was originally chosen as the territorial capital of Colorado in 1862.

Additional Resources

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