Vacancies are filled year-round.
Applicants must live within the Albany city limits. By policy, councilors shall make appointment from their respective wards whenever possible. The mayor’s appointments are at-large.
Residents may not serve simultaneously on the Budget Committee, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission as these groups have the greatest influence on city council decisions.
Airport Advisory Commission
Term: 2 years
Positions available (appointed by):
- Vacant, term expires: 12/31/2022
(Councilor, Ward 2a)
By policy, the city council does not appoint persons who have a significant financial interest in the anticipated considerations of this commission.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Term: 3 years
Positions available (appointed by):
- Vacant, term expires: 12/31/2023
(Councilor, Ward 3a)
Landmarks Commission
Term: 3 years
Positions available (appointed by):
- Vacant, term expires: 12/31/2022
(Councilor, Ward 3b)
Applicants must have demonstrable knowledge, interest, or competence in historic preservation and in one of the following fields: architecture, landscape architecture, history, art history, education, construction, real estate, development, urban planning, archaeology, law, finance, cultural geography, cultural anthropology, local history, or related disciplines.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Term: 3 years
Positions available (appointed by):
- Vacant, term expires: 12/31/2020
(Mayor) - Vacant, term expires: 12/31/2023
(Councilor, Ward 2a) - Vacant, term expires: 12/31/2021
(Councilor, Ward 3a)
Traffic Safety Commission
Term: 3 years
Positions available (appointed by):
- Vacant, term expires: 12/31/2023
(Councilor, Ward 2a) - Vacant, term expires: 12/31/2022
(Councilor, Ward 3a)
