Commission Duties
The Neighborhoods Commission is advisory to the City Council regarding San José neighborhoods. The commission shall have the following functions, powers and duties:

• Study, review, and evaluate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding issues, policies, and programs affecting the quality of life in San José neighborhoods focusing on neighborhood safety, transportation, and code enforcement. 
• Advise and make recommendations to the City Council regarding annual budget priorities.

Meetings
The Commission meets 10 times a year, not including committee and other meetings as required by the work plan. Commissioners may average 5-15 hours per month on Commission business. Commission meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m, in City Hall, Wing Rooms 118 and 119.

Charter
The Neighborhoods Commission was created as a pilot in April 2008. On August 27, 2013, the City Council adopted an ordinance chartering the Neighborhoods Commission.