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1. How many commissions exist in Irwindale?

Irwindale has four commissions (Planning, Parks & Recreation, Senior Citizen, and Youth Commissions), though the Youth Commission never materialized due to a lack of participants.

2. Are commission members compensated in any way?

Commissions do receive compensation, in the following yearly amounts: Planning - $2,400 plus medical, dental, & vision benefits; Parks & Recreation - $2,100 plus medical, dental, & vision benefits; Senior Citizen - $600, no benefits.

3. Is attendance at commission meetings mandatory to receive compensation?

Attendance is mandatory for compensation.

4. Is there a maximum amount of compensation a member may receive?

The compensation amount is the maximum that the commissioners may receive.

5. Does Irwindale have term limits on a commissioner's service?

Terms: Planning - 4 years; Parks & Recreation - 3 years; Senior Citizen - 3 years; Youth - 2 years. Bona fide residents can serve indefinitely.

6. Are elected officials in your city allowed to serve on a commission?

General State Law prohibits City Councilmembers from serving on a commission that advises the City Council.

7. Are the agendas and minutes of all commissions published on your website?

Agendas and minutes for the commissions are published on Irwindale's website, on each commission's webpage.

8. Do the above answers apply to all of Irwindale's commissions?

These answers apply to all city commissions.