CDP Standing Committees are comprised of between 15 and 25 members from the Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) and are appointed by the Chair of the California Democratic Party every two years, following DSCC re-organization and the first convention thereafter.

In considering appointments to Standing Committees, the CDP Chair "shall take into consideration the Party's commitment to non-discrimination, affirmative action, inclusiveness, and diversity including, but not limited to such things as: race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, persons with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, economic status. The geographical location of the appointees, including their residence in urban, suburban, or rural communities, shall also guide the Chair of This Committee in making appointments to each Standing Committee." (Section V, CDP By-Laws)

The next DSCC re-organization will occur beginning in late 2010 for the 2011-2013 term.

However, current DSCC members may request a Standing Committee appointment at any time. Should there be a vacancy within a Standing Committee, any DSCC members who have filled out an online request form for that committee will be considered.

Applications for committee appointments for the 2011-2013 cycle have closed. Any applications received after March 11, 2011 will be used to fill vacancies should they occur.