Stipends for members of boards and commissions

If you serve on a board or commission, you may be eligible for a $50 payment per meeting.

The purpose of this meeting stipend is to:

• Enhance diversity
• Promote recruitment and retention
• Reduce barriers for working class, BIPOC, rural and single parent community members

• Commission members who choose to participate in the stipend program must self-certify to income requirements (see "Eligibility" below).
• Stipend amount is $50 per Board/Commission/Committee meeting.
• Stipend payments will be issued according to the schedule determined by each commission's County staff-member liason. At a minimum, payments will be issued once annually.
• Checks will be payable to the commission member only.
• This self-certification and your voluntary receipt of meeting stipends is confidential. Receipt or waiver of stipend will not affect eligibility or selection for commission appointments and this stipend self-certification is not part of the commissioner application process.
• The County will issue an IRS Form 1099 (opens in new window) for stipend payments totaling more than $600 annually. Stipend payments may be taxable income. Please consult your tax professional for more information.
• Members of boards/commissions/committees will be required to register as a payee of Marin County in order to receive stipend payments. Please inquire with your board or commission County staff liaison for assistance with Munis registration.
• Members of Commissions who receive a stipend will be required to attend a State of California Ethics Training prior to receiving payment. This free training is available at AB1234 Local Ethics Training (opens in a new window).

Members must self-certify their income annually to receive a stipend. You are eligible for a meeting stipend if your household income is below the County self-sufficiency standard.

Apply for a board and commission stipend