Appointments
Dear Friends:
Did you know that LGBTQ+ elected officials make up only 0.13 percent of all elected officials nationwide? We understand that the elected life isn’t for everyone, but did you know that you can be appointed by the State of California to a California State Board or a California State Commission? The California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus wants to encourage all LGBTQ+ folks to apply. As you know, representation matters and it is important for the LGBTQ+ community to be represented on the State Boards and Commissions that make important decisions for California citizens. See the different opportunities below. After you complete an application, email us at calgbtq@gmail.com to let us know. We want to support you!
Application processes may vary for each Board and Commissions. All positions will be publically available on the websites of the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly, and all California State Departments.
How to Apply for a Governor-Appointed Position:
• To access the Governor’s Appointment website please visit https://www.gov.ca.gov/appointments/
• On the home page you will find links to the online application, priority recruitment, Board & Commission Month Vacancies, Board & Commission Appointees, and Statutory Index of Positions from 2019, and Authorization & Release Form
• To begin the application process you can click the Online Application button on the home page or visit https://www.gov.ca.gov/application-for-appointment/
• Application instructions are listed on the top of the page
How to Apply for a Speaker-Appointed Position:
• To access the California State Assembly Speaker’s Appointment website please visit https://speaker.asmdc.org/appointments
• On the home page you will find a link to Apply Today
• Application instructions are listed on the top of the page
• To view the Board and Commissions the Speaker has authority to appoint members of the public please click the “Boards and Commissions” button at the bottom of the page
• To begin the application process you can click on the “Download Application” button which will automatically download a .pdf for you to fill out.
• In addition, the Speaker’s Appointment Office also conducts seminars throughout California. For a list of upcoming seminars, please visit the Events Calendar
How to Learn More about a Senate President Pro Tempore-Appointed Position:
• Please contact the Senate Appointments Office at 916-651-4151.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our offices.
Don’t get mad, get appointed.