Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Membership Opportunity at College of the Desert

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Membership Opportunity at College of the Desert The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) at College of the Desert (COD) is inviting area residents to apply for vacant positions in Spring 2026. The four positions available are: Business Representative – January 2026 Member-At-Large – January 2026 Member-At-Large – February 2026 Taxpayers Representative – March 2026 Members play a crucial role in ensuring the prudent use of bond funds and maintaining transparency. The primary responsibility of CBOC is to conduct an annual audit of the costs of Measure B (2004) and Measure CC (2016) bond proceeds previously approved by voters. The committee ensures that bond funds are solely allocated for land acquisition, construction, and equipment, with no disbursement towards salaries or pay increases. Transparency is a key focus, as the CBOC publicizes information about expenditures through an annual report. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by mailing or emailing their submissions to the Vice President of Administrative Services Office, Attention: Chip West, College of the Desert, 43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, or rawest@collegeofthedesert.edu. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 28, 2025. Application forms are available online at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/community/facility-plan/committee-member-applications.php Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and live in California. Candidates cannot be employees of the College, union representatives, officials of the Desert Community College District, or affiliated in any capacity such as vendors, contractors, or consultants of the District. The committee comprises at least seven members appointed by the Desert Community College District Board of Trustees. It exists to carry out Proposition 39 and its bylaws. Successful appointees serve a two-year term, which is renewable for a maximum of three terms. Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee members do not receive compensation for their service. The CBOC bylaws are accessible at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/community/facility-plan/bylaws.php. Additional information about the CBOC is available at: https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/community/facility-plan/citizens-bond-oversight-committee.php November 7, 28 2025 LYRK0402560