Get Involved! Apply for Your Local Municipal Advisory Council

Placer County, California sent this bulletin at 03/05/2025 11:18 AM PST

Get Involved! Apply for Your Local Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

Community engagement is essential to good governance, and I invite you to help shape the future of Placer County by serving on a Municipal Advisory Council (MAC). We are now accepting applications for the next term of MAC members, and I encourage you to apply!

What is a MAC?

Established in 1978 by the Placer County Board of Supervisors, MACs serve as advisory bodies on land use and planning issues. They provide general review and comment through recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on planning matters.  They also serve as a community forum for County and other agency updates. There are 13 MACs countywide, 8 of which are in District 5:

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, you must be a resident, property owner, or business owner within the boundaries of the MAC you wish to serve. We are looking for diverse and engaged community members who represent a broad range of local interests.

Ideal candidates should be:

  • Respectful and constructive in discussions
  • Willing to learn about public meeting laws and procedures
  • Interested in local planning, land use, and community development
  • Able to provide feedback from a range of community perspectives
  • Available to attend scheduled MAC meetings

Why Get Involved?

 By serving on a MAC, you will:

  • Serve as a conduit for your community on important issues
  • Provide input to the Board of Supervisors on land use and development matters
  • Collaborate with neighbors, county officials, and staff

How to Apply?

If you are interested in serving, please complete the Placer County Committee Application and the District 5 MAC supplemental questionnaire and submit both to the Clerk of the Board no later than Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5 p.m. Applications and supplemental questions should be emailed to BoardClerk@placer.ca.gov.

New members will be seated in May 2025.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve your community. Your voice matters, and we hope to have a strong group of representatives to help guide Placer County’s future.

If you have any questions, please reach out to my office at cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov.

In service, Cindy Gustafson Supervisor, District 5 Placer County