LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport is accepting applications for several positions on commissions and committees.

The available positions are three members for the Lakeport Planning Commission, two members for the Park and Recreation Commission and six members of the Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee, also known as LEDAC. 

These appointments will be effective in January 2015.

The Lakeport Planning Commission consists of five members who serve four-year terms. 

The commission currently meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the city council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St. 

Qualified applicants must be residents of the city of Lakeport. 

The Lakeport Planning Commission reviews matters related to planning and development and is the city council’s advisor on land use planning matters. 

The commission considers such things as the general plan, rezoning, use permits, subdivisions, architectural and design reviews, planning policy matters and interpretations.

The Park and Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the city council in matters pertaining to city parks and recreation.

Commissioners also cooperate with the planning commission and civic organizations to advance the sound planning of new recreation areas and facilities. 

They recommend, from time to time, policies on city recreation facilities to the city council for consideration and approval. 

The Park and Recreation Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:15 p.m.

The term for membership on this committee is two years. Applicants must be residents of the city of Lakeport. 

The role of LEDAC is to develop ideas and strategies for the promotion of economic development through business retention, recruitment, attraction and creation. 

LEDAC meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.

It consists of up to 11 members who either live, work, shop or do business in the city of Lakeport. This includes Lake County residents who live in unincorporated areas of the Lakeport trade area. 

The term for membership on this committee is two years.

Membership on these commissions and committees is voluntary. 

If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please contact City Clerk Janel Chapman at 707-263-5615, Extension 12, or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, and appointments will be scheduled for the Lakeport City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2.