Commission Vacancies

Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Teen Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Rory Hu resigned. The remainder term of this vacancy expires on 8/31/25.  The vacancy is open until filled.  Applications may be submitted online using the Online Teen Commission Application. For more details, please see the website www.cupertino.org/vacancies or email the City Clerk's Office cityclerk@cupertino.gov.

Eligibility Requirements: The Teen Commission is comprised of nine members, at least one person from each public middle school and public high school in Cupertino, if possible. Membership on the Commission is limited to Cupertino residents. Members may attend schools outside of the City limits, or be schooled at home. Commissioners must be in the 8th through 11th grade at time of appointment. None of the Teen Commissioners shall be otherwise officials or employees of the City of Cupertino nor be related by blood or marriage to any official or employee of the City. Commissioners should reflect the broadest possible representation of Cupertino youth. Teen Commissioners serve two-year staggered terms.  

Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Teen Commission are to advise the City Council and staff on issues and projects important to youth (also see Municipal Code 2.95.080 Powers and Functions).

Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are scheduled September through August, once monthly (except December) for a total of 12 meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd. For more details on the Teen Commission, please call staff liaison Sonya Lee, 777-3121. For application questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@cupertino.gov.