Persons interested in serving on the City of Fillmore Film Commission or Planning Commission are invited to submit an application to the City by Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 4 p.m.

The Film Commission markets Fillmore to the film industry and also assists with the development of the City’s film policies. The members shall have an interest in promoting, encouraging and assisting with film activities within the City. Film Commissioners may participate in annual film location expositions which serve to highlight what Fillmore has to offer to the film industry. The Film Commission generally meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Monthly meetings last approximately one hour. Three seats on the commission will be appointed to a four-year terms ending in January 2017. At that time, the commissioners could re-apply to continue service on the commission. There is no residency requirement.

The Planning Commission, which serves an active role in local land-use decisions, generally meets the second Wednesday following the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Two seats will be appointed to four-year terms ending in January 2017. At that time, the commissioner could re-apply to continue service on the commission. The persons appointed must reside within the City of Fillmore limits.

Those interested in being appointed to the Film Commission or Planning Commission are invited to submit an application to the City Clerk’s Office, Fillmore City Hall, 250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA. 93015.

Applications are available in the lobby at Fillmore City Hall or may be found at the City's website at www.fillmoreca.com/docs/cag.pdf . Applications must be received by December 20th at 4 p.m.

Appointments to the Film Commission and Planning Commission will be made by the Mayor following an interview and recommendation by the City Council Interview/Selection Committee.

For further information on the application process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 524-1500, extension 214.