DIXON, CA (MPG) - The City of Dixon is currently accepting applications for the following vacancies on a City Commission in addition to two student representatives.

Four (4) vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission is an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to recreation and park facilities. Commissioners serve two-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms. All vacancies are for two-year terms expiring on June 30, 2026. The Parks and Recreations Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. City residency is required. A stipend of $75.00 per meeting attended is paid to each Commissioner.

The City is also currently accepting applications for one (1) Student Representative, and one (1) Alternate Student Representative on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Student Representative must be in his or her senior year of high school, and the Alternate Student Representative must be in his or her junior year of high school. The Commission is an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to recreation programs and parks facilities.

The Student Representative is expected to attend all Parks & Recreation Commission meetings. The Alternate Student Representative will fill in for the Student Representative when the Student Representative is unable to attend Commission meetings. It is expected that the Alternate Student Representative will apply to become the Student Representative the following school year. The term to be served is July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

The Commission meets in the Dixon City Council Chambers at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. City residency is required. Interested students may obtain an application by contacting Stephanie Marquez at the Dixon High School.

The deadline for filing applications is 5 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2024. If no applications are submitted by the deadline, the City will accept applications until the vacancy is filled. See the City of Dixon’s website at www.cityofdixon.us to view past Commission meetings and agenda packages.

Interested Dixon residents may obtain an application at City Hall, 600 East A Street, by calling 678-7000, or by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofdixon.us. The deadline for filing applications is 5 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2024.