City Advisory Boards are an invaluable source of information and feedback for Boynton Beach's elected and appointed officials. Members assist in making critical policy decisions that impact the community. The boards research, study and discuss issues with both short and long-term implications, forwarding their recommendations to the City Commission.
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ARTS COMMISSION Meets: 4th TUESDAY- 6:30 P.M Vacancy: 1 regular position View Agenda - 2008 Develops a plan and programs to promote and support art in public places and recommends guidelines and funding for implementation. Members shall be residents or business owners, preferably artist, art volunteer/activist, planner, private developer, architect, neighborhood association member, interested citizen.
BUILDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS Meets: ON CALL Vacancy: 1 regular position, 2 alternate postions Hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the Building Official and consider variances of the technical codes. Members shall have knowledge and experience in the technical codes to include an architect, engineer, general contractor, electrical contractor, HVAC contractor, plumbing contractor and any other contractor licensed category. One alternative member may be member at large from the public.
CEMETERY BOARD Meets: 2ND THURSDAY, 6:00 P.M. Vacancy: 1 regular position View Agenda - 2008 Establishes rules and regulations for the management of the city's cemeteries and makes general recommendations to the Commission concerning their condition and development. At least half of the members must have cemetery or mortuary experience.
CODE COMPLIANCE BOARD Meets: 3RD WEDNESDAY, 7:00 P.M. Vacancy: 2 alternate positions View Agenda - 2008 Rules on code violations that are not corrected and attempts to find an equitable resolution to those problems. Membership is to include an architect, a business person, an engineer, a general contractor, subcontractor, realtor and/or those with building trade experience or other related technical experience.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Meets: 2ND WEDNESDAY, 7:00 P.M. Vacancy: 1 alternate postion View Agenda - 2008 Provides a vehicle for citizen input on problems directly affecting the delivery of services connected with health, welfare, safety and housing, and provides information programs. Also reviews and recommends expenditure of funds allocated by the Commission for social services.
EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD Meets: 4TH THURSDAY, 7:00 P.M. Vacancy: 1 alternate position. View Agenda - 2008 Acts as a fact-finding and advisory board on all issues pertaining to the youth of the Boynton Beach Community.
EMPLOYEE PENSION BOARD Meets: Last FRIDAY of FEB, MAY, AUG & NOV, 1:30 p.m. Vacancy: none currently View Agenda - 2008 Members are Mayor, City Manager, 2 Commission appointed and 3 employee elected.
FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION TRUST FUND Meets: THURSDAY AFTER THE 15TH - FEB., MAY, AUG., NOV. - 4:00 P.M. Vacancy: none currently View Agenda - 2008 Members are: 2 Commission appointed, 2 employee elected and 1 board appointed.
GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets: ON CALL Vacancy: none currently Gives input and advice on general planning, maintenance and operation of the Boynton Beach municipal golf course. The committee does not consider funding or financial management of the course. Those appointed by the city must be annual permit holders and/or reasonably regular greens fee players. Membership is from throughout the county.
LIBRARY BOARD Meets: 4TH WEDNESDAY, 3:00 P.M. Vacancy: 1 alternate position View Agenda - 2008 Advises the City Commission, meets regularly with the Library Director and provides support for the city's library system. Must be Boynton Beach Library cardholders.
MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION TRUST FUND Meets: 2ND TUESDAY of FEB, MAY, AUG & NOV Vacancy: none currently View Agenda - 2008 Commission appointed, 2 employee elected, 1 appointed by Board.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meet: 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:00 P.M. Vacancy: none currently View Agenda - 2008 Responsible for preparing, approving and updating the comprehensive land-use plan for the city, reviewing and making recommendations on all development master plans, site plans and planned unit developments, reviewing the zoning ordinance, making recommendations on rezonings and revisions to the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Also makes recommendations concerning the aesthetic attributes of these projects. Membership should include, but is not limited to design professionals licensed in the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, landscape design and planning.
RECREATION & PARKS BOARD Meets: 4TH MONDAY, 6:30 P.M. Vacancy: none currently View Agenda - 2008 Provides citizen input and makes recommendations relative to the Recreation & Parks programming and facility development. Board representation will include all ages, and members should have experience and knowledge in recreation programs, community special events and/or park and facility design, development and maintenance.
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD Meets: QUARTERLY AS NEEDED Vacancy: none currently Identifies the unmet needs of elderly residents and makes recommendations to the Commission as to how those needs can be met.
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION Meets: 2nd Wednesday - 10 AM Every other month Vacancy: 1 regular position, 1 alternate position View Agenda - 2008 Provides the City Commission with advice and recommendations regarding matters pertaining to the affairs of veterans residing within the City of Boynton Beach. |