Members of Ventura County Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Districts participate in advisory efforts for a wide variety of issues affecting all residents of Ventura County.  The Ventura County Board of Supervisors makes direct appointments to approximately 63 boards, commissions, committees, and districts.

With boards functioning at all levels, dedicated citizens have the opportunity to participate in developing a wide variety of governmental policies.  Some of the major issues range from economic development, education, conservation, health and human services.

The boards/commissions/committees/districts system contributes to the success of Ventura County, and is a key to bringing local citizens’ talent and interest. 

The 2007 Summary of Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Districts outlines the various parameters involving each particular board, commission, committee, and/or district.  To assist with the understanding of each one of these entities, appropriate referenced sources have been cross-linked and compiled for each cited board, commission, committee, and district in Adobe Acrobat format.  

How To Apply for Boards/Commissions

On this site you will find information regarding the various boards and commissions. The 2007 Summary Report describes all boards to which the Ventura County Board of Supervisors makes appointments and the County of Ventura Application for Appointment to County Boards, Commissions, and Committees Form serves as an application for one or more boards.

Please review this material to see if any particular boards pique your interest. If you wish to apply, simply complete the application and return it to our office. You may apply at any time, regardless of whether there is a current opening, as resignations occur throughout the year.

We appreciate your interest in serving the County of Ventura.

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

Hall of Administration

800 South Victoria Avenue

Ventura, CA 93009

(805) 654-2251