Agricultural Advisory Board (Liaison: John Henkle, Jr.) Provides recommendations and comments to the County on various proposed County rules, regulations, and ordinances affecting the agricultural industry. Meets first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Current Openings:
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
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
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:
Chairman of the Orlando Executive Airport Advisory Committee
City of Orlando Representative
GOAA Staff
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
Roofing Contractor
Structural Engineer
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
County Commissioner
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:
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 Winter Park Representative
Code Enforcement BoardHas jurisdiction to hear and decide alleged violations of the codes and ordinances in force in the county; has the authority to levy fines against those persons found in non-compliance of County codes. Meets third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. NOTE: Financial Disclosure Required
Current Openings:
Business Representative
Business Representative
Community Action BoardResponsible for development, review, supervision, evaluation and recommendation for final approval of all fiscal and program policies, plans, priorities, proposals, budgets and any other activities to be conducted by the Community Action Division. Meets second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Current Openings:
Public Sector Representative - County Commissioner
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
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:
At Large Representative of Elder Interests
Chairman of the Medical Control Committee
M/WBE Advisory Committee (Liaison: Pinkie Freeman) Assists in implementing the goals of the County's Minority/Women Business Enterprise Ordinance. Meets second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
Current Openings:
At Large 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
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:
District 6 Representative
Orange County Enterprise Zone Development Agency (Liaison: David Hardrick) Identifies and recommends to the County the financial needs of and local resources available to eligible businesses in the enterprise zone (Eatonville, South Apopka, Southwest Communities). Meets quarterly.
Current Openings:
Orange County Sheriff's Office 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 6 Representative
Planning and Zoning CommissionEstablishes principles and policies for guiding the development of Orange County, and promoting orderly development along the lines indicated in the Comprehensive Policy Plan. Meets third Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. NOTE: Financial Disclosure Required
Current Openings:
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
General Contractor, Underground Utilities Contractor (State/County Certified), Plumbing Contractor
State or County Certified Underground Utilities Contractor
Urban Design Commission (Liaison: Catherine Kerns) Recommends aesthetic performance guidelines for new development; develops incentive rewards for good aesthetic design, construction, and maintenance; reviews plans and recommends aesthetic enhancements to public projects. Meets fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
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