He was initially appointed by Speaker of the Assembly Cruz Bustamante and then reappointed to the Coastal Commission by then President pro Tempore of the Senate John Burton. Following his career in the Legislature, Nava was appointed to serve on the Little Hoover Commission. On the Commission he has been reelected to eight consecutive term as chair in March 2021.
Nava's appointment started when Speaker of the Assembly Cruz Bustamante selected him, then he was reappointed to the Coastal Commission by Senate President pro Tempore John Burton. Following his time in the Legislature, Nava joined the Little Hoover Commission, where he has been reelected for eight consecutive terms as chair in March 2021.