Government advisory board vacancies
By serving on a local board, your experience and knowledge can influence governmental decisions and help you, fellow citizens and local government.
Belleview City Hall [Photo courtesy city of Belleview]
Here are the vacancies for various boards in the cities of Marion County and the county itself.
City of Belleview:
The city link is: belleviewfl.org/151/Boards-Committees
The application document is: belleviewfl.org/DocumentCenter/View/39/City-Board-Application-PDF?bidId=
Planning & Zoning Board
Description: The board acts as an advisory panel to the commission for planning and zoning issues. They also hear and decide variance and special exception requests. The board is subject to the Sunshine Regulations and must file financial disclosure forms upon appointment and annually thereafter. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. One vacancy. For more information, visit belleviewfl.org/175/planning-zoning-board
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City of Dunnellon:
The city link is: dunnellon.org/government/boards-commissions
Planning Commission
Description: The commission has an administrative review function whereby it reviews all changes to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, by amendment, evaluation, addition and appraisal for consistency with the existing plan and reviews all land-related/zoning ordinances to determine consistency to the plan. The commission holds quasi-judicial hearings with regards to land planning/zoning cases, site plan reviews, variances, special exceptions, and review/appeal of administrative orders, and forwards its findings/recommendations to the City Council. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. To learn more, go to dunnellon.org/government/boards-commissions/planning-commission
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City of Ocala:
The link is: ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-a-h/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions
The City Council appoints individuals to serve on more than 20 boards, advisory committees and commissions. These volunteers are from all over Ocala and their experience, knowledge and expertise help influence decisions affecting the city by providing advice and feedback to leaders and council. Each board has its own page and application link. Many boards have specific requirements, such as living within the city limits, being a qualified city voter or owning real property within city limits. The requirements, if any, are detailed for each board on its page. To learn more, email [email protected] or call (352) 629-8266.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Description: The committee is established to recommend monetary and non-monetary incentives for the local housing assistance plan in accordance with F.S. § 420.9076.
Vacancies: 1
Brownfields Advisory Committee
Description: The purpose of the committee is to promote and receive public comment on the identification, rehabilitation and redevelopment of identified Brownfield sites. The committee shall provide guidance in areas such as land use, employment opportunities, development proposals, community safety and environmental justice. The committee consists of 11 members appointed by the Ocala City Council from boards, committees and organizations primarily representing West Ocala.
Vacancies: 5
East Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Advisory Committee
Description: The committee is an advisory board to the CRA Agency and City Council for the area defined as the East Ocala Redevelopment Subarea.
Vacancies: 1
Historic Preservation Advisory Board
Description: The board oversees the historic resources of the city and advises City Council and departments on matters relating to these resources, as well as manages Certificates of Appropriateness for properties within the Tuscawilla Park and Ocala Historic Districts. Attend informational or educational meetings, workshops and conferences; advise on development of goals, objectives and policies for historic preservation; advise city departments on matters relating to historic resources in the City; advise individuals on preservation of historic structures; educate public on economic benefits of same; and submit annual report to SHPO covering annual activities.
Vacancies: 1, for an architect
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
Description: The Code Enforcement Division enforces codes that pertain to zoning laws, nuisance abatement, contracting and permitting requirements of the city and state, occupational licenses, sign codes, alcohol location permits and many other local ordinances and state statutes. The board hears cases relating to code violations. Empowered to levy fines and place liens on property if violation not corrected.
Vacancies: 2
North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee
Description: The committee shall advise the Community Redevelopment Agency on redevelopment efforts of the established subarea pursuant to Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes.
Membership qualifications: The committee shall consist of seven members appointed by the CRA Agency and City Council from property owners and organizations representing the North Magnolia CRA area.
Vacancies: 1
Recreation Commission
Description: The commission advises City Council on matters relating to parks and recreation and the use of public facilities for recreational programs and shall act as liaison with the board of county commissioners and the county school board regarding availability and use of county and school facilities. A majority of the members shall be citizens of the city.
Vacancies: 1
West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee
Description: The committee is appointed as an advisory board to the Community Redevelopment Agency for the area defined as the West Ocala Redevelopment Subarea.
Vacancies: 1
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Marion County
An application can be downloaded at marionfl.org/my-commissioners/advisory-boards and can be printed or saved as a PDF. Email completed forms to [email protected]. Applications can also be obtained at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ Office at 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, or by calling (352) 438-2323.
Board of Adjustment
Responsibilities: Review and make decisions under the Marion County Land Development Code regarding citizen requests for variances or special exceptions. Hear and decide appeals concerning interpretations of the Land Development Code by the Zoning Department Manager. No member of the board shall hold any other public position or office in any municipality or county government in Marion County.
Qualifications/restrictions: Shall be residents of the county and registered voters.
Vacancies: 1
Code Enforcement
Responsibilities: Must be Marion County residents with experience in zoning and building control, preferably in fields such as architecture, engineering, general contracting or subcontracting. They have the authority to adopt hearing rules; subpoena violators, witnesses and documents; take testimony under oath; and issue legally binding orders to resolve violations and impose fines per county ordinance. Members are required to e-file Form 1 (Statement of Financial Interests) with the Florida Commission on Ethics.
Vacancies: 2
Land Development Regulation Commission
Responsibilities: Members should have knowledge in planning, environmental science, agriculture and the development industry and be capable of evaluating and recommending specific regulatory standards and criteria, reviewing and advising the County Commission on the adoption and amendment of the Land Development Code and Zoning Code, and preparing an annual report with recommended amendments to these codes. Alternate members attend meetings when regular members are unavailable and may serve in their absence.
Qualifications/restrictions: Shall be residents of Marion County.
Vacancies: 2 alternates
Marion County Historical Commission
Responsibilities: Must have interest or background in the history, cultural heritage, development and institutions of Marion County, as well as a commitment to preserving and commemorating that legacy. Members are responsible for collecting, organizing, recording and preserving historical materials and data, including books, maps, manuscripts, family histories, census records and other relevant documents and artifacts.
Vacancies: 1
Pine Run MSTU Advisory Council
Responsibilities: Make recommendations to the county commission pertaining to the MSTU budget, activities, goals and objectives; and other issues as directed by the county commission. Must be residents of Pine Run MSTU.
Vacancies: 1
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