The City of South Gate encourages public participation in local government through its advisory bodies. These are boards, commissions, committees, and task forces that deal with a variety of issues and makes recommendations to the City Council. Applicants must be city residents and registered city voters. All applications will be kept on file for 1 year. Forms are available online(PDF, 257KB) and also in the City Clerk’s Office.
City boards, commissions and committees include:
Commissioner Application(PDF, 257KB)
Meetings
The Civil Service Commission meets as required.
Members
The Civil Service Commission consists of 5 members, 1 appointed by each council member.
Duties
This commission hears appeals of any classified city employee who is subject to change in classification, disciplinary action, or who is suspended, demoted, or removed from service. The commission then reports its findings to the City Council.
Commission Facts
There is no provision in the City’s Municipal Code that prevents a member from serving on multiple City committees or commissions. However, the City’s custom and practice is to avoid allowing a member to serve on multiple boards at the same time.
Elected officials are not permitted to serve on the Civil Service Commission.
Meeting Compensation Disclosure
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3, disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by the Civil Service Commission is $100.00 per meeting. Meeting attendance is required to receive compensation.
Meetings
The Oversight Board meets as needed throughout the year.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval. Click here to access the Oversight Board's Agendas and Minutes.
Members
The Oversight Board consists of 7 members. Members do not receive compensation for attending meetings. Each member is appointed by provisions established in the law.
Duties
When the State of California eliminated redevelopment agencies in 2012, the law required each Successor Agency to establish a 7 person Oversight Board. The Oversight Board directs the city’s Successor Agency to take certain actions to wind down the affairs of the former redevelopment agency.
Oversight Board Facts
Oversight Board members are selected pursuant to the guidelines set forth in the California Health and Safety Code 34179.
Meeting Compensation Disclosure
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3, disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by Oversight Board Members is $0 monthly regardless of the amount of meetings.
Meetings
The Public Financing Authority meets as needed.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval. Click here to access the Public Financing Authority's Agendas and Minutes.
Members
The Public Financing Authority is comprised of the City Council.
Duties
The Public Financing Authority was created through a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of South Gate and the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of South Gate.
Public Financing Authority Facts
Members are allowed to serve on multiple boards, committees and/or commissions as the Public Financing Authority is comprised of the City Council.
Meeting Compensation Disclosure
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3, disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by the Public Financing Authority is $50.00 per meeting. Meeting attendance is required to receive compensation.
Meetings
The Public Utility Authority meets as needed.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval. Click here to access the Public Utility Authority's Agendas and Minutes.
Members
The Public Utility Authority is comprised of the City Council.
Duties
The Public Utility Authority was created through a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of South Gate and the former Community Development Commission of the City of South Gate.
Public Utility Authority Facts
Members are allowed to serve on multiple boards, committees and/or commissions as the Public Utility Authority is comprised of the City Council.
Meeting Compensation Disclosure
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3, disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by the Public Utility Authority is $50.00 per meeting. Meeting attendance is required to receive compensation.
Meetings
The Successor Agency meets as needed throughout the year to wind down the activities of the former Community Development Commission (CDC).
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval. Click here to access the Successor Agency's Agendas and Minutes.
Members
The Successor Agency is comprised of the City Council.
Duties
On January 11, 2012, the City of South Gate established itself as Successor Agency to the former CDC. State law that took effect in 2012 eliminated all redevelopment agencies, thus requiring the action. The agency meets as needed throughout the year to wind down the activities of the former CDC.
Reports
Senate Bill 341 Annual Report- Fiscal Year 2014-15(PDF, 273KB)
Successor Agency Facts
Members are allowed to serve on multiple agencies, committees and/or commissions as the Successor Agency is comprised of the City Council.
Meeting Compensation Disclosure
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3, disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by Successor Agency is $0 per meeting.
Meetings
The Housing Authority meets as required.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval. Click here to access the Housing Authority's Agendas and Minutes.
Members
The Housing Authority is comprised of the City Council.
Duties
The Housing Authority serves as an advisory body to the City Council on the various housing programs offered by the City of South Gate. These programs include the Section 8 Voucher Program and the Rental Rehabilitation Program. The Section 8 Programs are for those residents that make 50% or less of the median income as set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
SB 341
Since dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies in California, a number of legislative bills have been passed to provide clarification and implementation parameters surrounding former redevelopment agency activities and assets, including Senate Bill 341 (“SB 341). SB 341 reinstated a number of affordable housing regulations and reporting requirements formerly applied to redevelopment agencies.
Housing Authority Facts
Members are allowed to serve on multiple boards, committees, and/or commissions as the Housing Authority is comprised of the City Council.
Meeting Compensation Disclosure
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3, disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by Housing Authority Commissioners is $75.00 per meeting. Meeting attendance is required to receive compensation.