Animal Services Advisory Board (Liaison: John Henkle, Jr.) Assists and advises the County in carrying out an effective and comprehensive Animal Services Program. Meets third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Current Openings:
At Large Representative
At Large Representative
Animal Services Classification Committee (Liaison: John Henkle, Jr.) Reviews investigations of incidents involving animals to determine whether an animal should be classified as "dangerous" or "potentially dangerous." Meets third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Current Openings:
Alternate
At Large Representative
Veterinarian
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council (Liaison: Catherine Kerns) Studies potential uses of the Tourist Development Tax revenues and recommends allocation of County funding for arts and cultural affairs. Meets as needed.
Current Openings:
At Large Representative with Arts and Cultural Affairs Interest or Expertise
Mayor's Representative
Aviation Noise Abatement CommitteeMakes recommendations for establishing noise abatement procedures and monitors their implementation. Meets second Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Current Openings:
City of Orlando Representative
Big Sand Lake Advisory BoardAssists and advises the County in providing for the general improvement and enhancement of Big Sand Lake. Meets as needed.
Current Openings:
Bay Vista Representative
Non-residential Owner or Employee
Non-residential Owner or Employee
Building Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Liaison: John Henkle, Jr.) Hears and decides appeals of building official?s decisions regarding the application or interpretation of technical codes, denial or revocation of permits, technical code variance requests; and applications for certificates of competency. Meets fourth Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
Current Openings:
Consumer Representative not from Regulated Professions
Consumer Representative not from Regulated Professions
Electrical Engineer or Electrical Contractor
Plumbing Contractor
Roofing Contractor
Children and Family Services Board (Liaison: Pinkie Freeman) Advises the County regarding the provision of direct services to children, youth and families by the Youth and Family Services Division. Meets last Monday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
Current Openings:
At Large Representative
Citizens' Commission for Children (Liaison: David Hardrick) Collects information and data on services for children and families; assesses the needs and services families; and renders advice and recommendations on resources to children, youth and families. Meets as needed.
Current Openings:
At Large Representative
Citizens' Review Panel for Human Services (Liaison: David Hardrick) Responsible for evaluating, recommending and monitoring county funding to non-profit human service agencies. Meeting locations, dates, and times vary.
Current Openings:
At Large Representative
At Large Representative
At Large Representative
Member in Training
Member in Training
Member in Training
Civic Facilities Authority (Liaison: Betsy VanderLey) Plans, develops, constructs, improves, and operates facilities for conventions, expositions, civic, cultural, recreational, athletic, and similar activities. Meets quarterly at 10:00 a.m.
Current Openings:
City of Orlando Representative
City of Orlando Representative
Orange County Representative
Commission on Aging (Liaison: Evelyn Rivera) Collects information and data on the needs of and services for elders and caregivers; Assists agencies in assessing these needs and services; analyzes the elder-readiness of the County; Meets second Monday every other month at 12:00 p.m.
Current Openings:
At Large Representative
Business Representative
Community Development Advisory Board (Liaison: Ronald Rogers) Performs studies, conducts hearings, and makes recommendations to the County in setting priorities for allocating the County's entitlement share of the Community Development Block Grant. Meets third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
Current Openings:
District 4 Representative
Disability Advisory Board (Liaison: Evelyn Rivera) Addresses problems such as limited access of public accommodations and recommends priority funding needs of the disabled to the County. Meets second Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Current Openings:
At Large Representative
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (Liaison: Betsy VanderLey) Surveys, studies, evaluates and provides recommendations for improving all aspects of emergency medical services in Orange County. Meets third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Current Openings:
Advance Life Support Service Provider
At Large Representative of Elder Interests
Chief of City of Orlando Fire Department
Environmental Protection Commission (Liaison: Sami Qubty) Recommends revisions, as appropriate, to regulations affecting the continuing protection of the environmental quality of the air, water, and land in the County. Meets last Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
Current Openings:
Recognized Environmental Conservation Organization Representative
Green PLACE Advisory Board (Liaison: Evelyn Rivera) Reviews and provides recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the various proposed evaluations and the appropriate and inappropriate uses for Green PLACE properties. Provides recommendations for names for existing and future Green PLACE parcels. Meets third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Current Openings:
The Nature Conservancy Representative
Housing Finance Authority (Liaison: Ronald Rogers) Provides financial assistance for qualifying housing developments. Meets first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. NOTE: Financial Disclosure Required
Current Openings:
Labor Representative
International Drive CRA Advisory CommitteeAdvises the County on the implementation of the International Drive redevelopment plan and the identification and prioritization of projects. Meets as needed.
Current Openings:
International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce Representative
Mayor's Representative
METROPLAN ORLANDO Citizens' Advisory Committee (Liaison: Ronald Rogers) Assists METROPLAN ORLANDO in formulating goals and objectives for shaping regional transportation plans for the urban area. Meets fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Current Openings:
Orange County Representative
Neighborhood Grants Advisory Board (Liaison: Betsy VanderLey) Reviews and approves criteria and application forms for each neighborhood grant program, oversees the application review process, approves grant recipients, hears appeals, and monitors the progress of grant recipients. Meets fourth Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
Current Openings:
District 3 Representative
Nuisance Abatement Board (Liaison: Sami Qubty) Hears and decides complaints alleging that a place or premises constitutes a public nuisance. Meets fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Current Openings:
At Large Representative
At Large Representative
At Large Representative
Orange County Citizen Corps CouncilAssists in the efforts of training and educating citizens on emergency preparedness, crime prevention, and disaster planning. Meets as needed.
Current Openings:
Mayor's Representative
Orange County Research and Development Authority (Liaison: David Hardrick) Aids in the development, operation, management and financing of the University of Central Florida Research Park. Meets second Thursday of each month at 8:15 a.m. NOTE: Financial Disclosure Required
Current Openings:
At Large Representative
At Large Representative
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Liaison: Sami Qubty) Considers the present and future needs of the park system, including possible expansion or major capital improvements. Meets second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
Current Openings:
District 2 Representative
District 6 Representative
Underground Utility Pipeline Contractors Board of Examiners (Liaison: John Dowless) Makes recommendations to the County on the examination and certification of all persons engaged in underground utility contracting work where examination and certification are required. Meets quarterly.
Current Openings:
General Contractor, Underground Utilities Contractor (State/County Certified), Plumbing Contractor
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