Apply for Boards and Commissions

Step 1.Decide which board, commission or committee you want to apply for

Click here to read about all of our boards and commissions or check current vacancies before you apply.

Step 2.Apply using the online application

Some boards and commissions have more requirements than others.  We'll guide you through this process if you apply online.

Complete the application in English here

Step 3.Make sure you're in good standing with the City

All members must meet a minimum of one of the following residence requirements, unless specifically addressed in the Medford Code or State Statutes:

1. Physical residency within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary
2. Owner of business with a physical location within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary
3. Owner of real property located within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary 

Step 4.Wait for a decision

This process can take some time. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• We review your application as soon as we get it.  However, Council doesn't make appointments until we have vacancies on specific boards, commissions and committees.
• Most vacancies are filled in November and December, but sometimes there are openings at other times. Click here to check the current list of vacancies.
• If you applied for a board that doesn't have vacancies, don't worry.  Your application is good for at least a full year.

Step 5.Go to board and commission meetings

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, it's a good idea to go to meetings.  You can get familiar with the board's duties and meet current members.

Step 1.Decide which board, commission or committee you want to apply for

Click here to read about all of our boards and commissions or check current vacancies before you apply.

Step 2.Print and fill out the boards and commissions application

You can request a paper application by emailing citymanager@cityofmedford.org.

Be sure to indicate which board or commission you are interested in.

Step 3.Make sure you're in good standing with the City

All members must meet a minimum of one of the following residence requirements, unless specifically addressed in the Medford Code or State Statutes:

1. Physical residency within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary
2. Owner of business with a physical location within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary
3. Owner of real property located within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary 

Step 4.Mail, email, fax or drop off your completed application

Send the completed application to the address, email or fax number in the Contact Us section of this page.

Step 5.Wait for a decision

This process can take some time. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• We review your application as soon as we get it.  However, Council doesn't make appointments until we have vacancies on specific boards, commissions and committees.
• Most vacancies are filled in November and December, but sometimes there are openings at other times.  Click here to check the current list of vacancies.
• If you applied for a board that doesn't have vacancies, don't worry.  Your application is good for at least a full year.

Step 6.Go to board and commission meetings

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, it's a good idea to go to meetings.  You can get familiar with the board's duties and meet current members.

Step 1.Decide which board, commission or committee you want to apply for

Click here to read about all of our boards and commissions or check current vacancies before you apply.

Step 2.Call our office to get a copy of the application

We can mail, email or fax the application to you.  Call the number in the Contact Us section of this page.

Step 3.Make sure you're in good standing with the City

All members must meet a minimum of one of the following residence requirements, unless specifically addressed in the Medford Code or State Statutes:

1. Physical residency within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary
2. Owner of business with a physical location within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary
3. Owner of real property located within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary 

Step 4.Mail, email, fax or drop off your completed application

Send the completed application to the address, email, or fax number in the Contact Us section of this page.

Step 5.Wait for a decision

This process can take some time.  Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• We review your application as soon as we get it.  However, Council doesn't make appointments until we have vacancies on specific boards, commissions and committees.
• Most vacancies are filled in November and December, but sometimes there are openings at other times.  Click here to check the current list of vacancies.
• If you applied for a board that doesn't have vacancies, don't worry.  Your application is good for at least a full year.

Step 6.Go to board and commission meetings

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, it's a good idea to go to meetings.  You can get familiar with the board's duties and meet current members.

Step 1.Decide which board, commission or committee you want to apply for

Click here to read about all of our boards and commissions or check current vacancies before you apply.

Step 2.Come to our office and fill out the application

We're happy to help you fill out an application.  We're located in City Hall on the third floor.  You can find our address in the Contact Us section of this page.

Step 3.Make sure you're in good standing with the City

All members must meet a minimum of one of the following residence requirements, unless specifically addressed in the Medford Code or State Statutes:

1. Physical residency within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary
2. Owner of business with a physical location within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary
3. Owner of real property located within the City of Medford Urban Growth Boundary 

Step 4.Wait for a decision

This process can take some time. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• We review your application as soon as we get it.  However, Council doesn't make appointments until we have vacancies on specific boards, commissions and committees.
• Most vacancies are filled in November and December, but sometimes there are openings at other times.  Click here to check the current list of vacancies.
• If you applied for a board that doesn't have vacancies, don't worry.  Your application is good for at least a full year.

Step 5.Go to board and commission meetings

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, it's a good idea to go to meetings.  You can get familiar with the board's duties and meet current members.