Membership and Seat Qualifications
The below listed summary of seats, term expirations and membership information shall serve as notice of vacancies, upcoming term expirations, and information on currently held seats, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointments by other bodies are listed, if available.
Seat numbers listed as “VACANT” are open for immediate appointment. However, you are able to submit applications for all seats and your application will be maintained for one year, in the event that an unexpected vacancy or opening occurs.
Seat: 1
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Ellen Schumer
Term Ending: 1/13/26
Qualifications:
Expert in history of City Hall.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 2
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Mae Woo
Term Ending:1/13/26
Qualifications:
Member of the public.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 3
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: VACANT - Term Expired 1/13/24 - Holdover Member - Robert Vergara
Term Ending:1/13/28
Qualifications:
Member of the public.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 4
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: VACANT - Term Expired 1/13/24 - Holdover Member - James Haas
Term Ending:1/13/28
Qualifications:
Expert in historic building preservation.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 5
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: VACANT - Term Expired 1/13/24 - Holdover Member - Clarence Blanchard
Term Ending:1/13/28
Qualifications:
Expert in building maintenance and repair.
Term: 4-years
Application Process
Please Note: Depending upon the posting date, a vacancy may have already been filled. To determine if a vacancy for this Commission is still available, or if you require additional information, please call the Rules Committee Clerk at (415) 554-5184.
For seats appointed by other Authorities please contact the Board / Commission / Committee / Task Force (see below) or the appointing authority directly.
Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Next Steps:
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by the Rules Committee Clerk once the Rules Committee Chair determines the date of the hearing. Members of the Rules Committee will consider the appointment(s) at the meeting and applicant(s) may be asked to state their qualifications. The appointment of the individual(s) who is recommended by the Rules Committee will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.
Description:
At least one member of the Commission shall have documented expertise in the area of building maintenance and repair. At least one member shall have documented expertise in the area of historic building preservation. At least one member shall have documented expertise in the history of City Hall.
The City Hall Preservation Advisory Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors and serving at the pleasure of the Mayor.
At least one member of the Commission shall have documented expertise in the area of building maintenance and repair. At least one member shall have documented expertise in the area of historic building preservation. At least one member shall have documented expertise in the history of City Hall.
The Commission shall (a) conduct meetings as necessary but at least once a month; (b) solicit donations to the City for the benefit of City Hall, both of a financial nature as well as of artworks and historically significant artifacts which would be appropriate for display. Any such gifts shall be subject to the applicable approval and acceptance process as set forth in the Charter; (c) keep records of acquisitions, donations, modifications, major repairs and Commission recommendations; (d) conduct public hearings and advise the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, and the Director of Administrative Services as appropriate on the following matters:
Budgetary issues related to the operation, maintenance, repair and preservation of City Hall 2. Requests for use, modification, or alteration of City Hall facilities 3. Maintenance and operation of City Hall consistent with its stature and dignity as a national landmark and as the seat of City government 4. Displays of historical significance in the South Light Court and in other areas of City Hall 5. Improvements and acquisitions which would enhance the historical character of City Hall 6. Any other matter affecting the use, operation or maintenance of City Hall
Holdover Information:
Not Applicable
Report:
Compile an annual report to be submitted to the Mayor and Board of Supervisors
Authority:
Administrative Code, Section 5.240 et seq. (Ordinance No. 40-04)
Sunset Date:
None
Contact:
Eric Nelson
City Hall, Room 008
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 554-6191
preserve.cityhall@sfgov.org
Updated: December 22, 2025