The Sierra Madre City Council encourages citizen participation in its decision- making process through the use of citizen commissions. Currently, there are six citizen commissions established by the Council to advise and assist them in dealing with specific problems (presently the Planning Commission has the responsibilities of the Cultural Heritage Commission). These advisory bodies are able to study a variety of issues and problems in detail. After gathering all pertinent information, hearing arguments, and weighing values, they recommend to the Council what they consider the best action to take. In certain situations, commissions are empowered to make specific decisions, subject to appeal to the Council. Public notice on all commissions are prepared in compliance of the Maddy Act.

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Members of commissions are appointed by the City Council. Appointments to commissions are made for terms of up to four years. Residents of the City interested in serving in such a capacity may indicate their desire to serve by completing an "Application for Commissions and Committees" available online, or for pickup at City Hall and the Library.

The City of Sierra Madre is extremely fortunate to have many thoughtful and concerned citizens who give generously of their time to assist the City Council and the community by serving on commissions.

Required Ethics Training The city is rquired to conduct training sessions relating to the Brown Act, Conflicts of Interest, Ethics, Due Process and Land Use Law for members of the City Council and City Commissions under the requirements of AB 1234. All members of the City Council and Commissions must take the training to serve.

Some Commissioners may have to file Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest. Click here to download a copy of the form, instructions or to file online.