Frequently Asked Questions About Appointment to Boards and Commissions How do I apply for a position on a board or commission? Do I need to have other people recommend me? What happens after I submit my name to the Mayor's office? How do I know if I am eligible to be appointed? How do I find out about vacancies on a board or commission? Do I have to disclose my personal finances if I am appointed to a District board or commission? What is "legislative confirmation"? Do I need to be a registered voter? Can a District employee be appointed to a board or commission? Does a member of a Board or Commission receive any compensation? Can I apply for more than one board? Whom do I contact for further information? View the Boards and Commissions Appointment Process Overview* in PDF format.    * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF) and a PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF reader or learn more about PDFs.