Boards and Commissions

Tulare County Boards, Commissions, and Committees are formed to advise the Board of Supervisors and County staff on issues and policy. They are vital to ensuring public involvement in the government process and serving as links to our community, expanding the dialogue between the public and the County government, and enhancing our residents' quality of life.

The County of Tulare appreciates your interest in serving on one of the County's Boards, Commissions, and Committees. We welcome the participation of our citizens and have a wide variety of positions available. Some of our appointed bodies have very targeted, specific focus, while others have broad-based jurisdictional responsibilities.

To view and or apply for any of the Tulare County Boards, Commissions, Committees, Click Here.

If you are unable to submit an application electronically, submit the application to the address provided below. Should you have questions, feel free to Contact the Clerk of the Board's office at (559) 636-5002 or by email at [email protected].

Mail Applications to:

Clerk of the Board
Administration Building
2800 W. Burrel Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291

About the Local Appointments List

On or before December 31 of each year, each legislative body shall prepare an appointments list of all regular and ongoing boards, commissions, and committees which are appointed by the legislative body of the local agency. This list shall be known as the Local Appointments List. Click Here to view 2025 lists. The lists shall contain the following information:

(a) A list of all appointive terms which will expire during the next calendar year, with the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, and date the term expires, and the necessary qualifications for the position.

(b) A list of all boards, commissions, and committees whose members serve at the pleasure of the legislative body, and the necessary qualifications for each position.

Boards and Commission Application Form

Special Districts Application

Declaration of eligibility for Veteran Advisory Committee

Declaration of eligibility for appt. to Assessment Appeals Board

Additional Boards

San Joaquin Valley Water Infrastructure Authority

City Selection Committee

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

Audit Committee

Planning Commission

Water Commission

San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority

Local Agency Formation Commision (LAFCO)

Countywide Oversight Board

Task Force on Homelessness