Board and Committee Vacancies
Conducts hearings on appeals and variances for the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. BOAA members are required to review the staff reports on the requested appeals and variances cases, conduct hearings in order to make findings of fact and, with the assistance of the BOAA attorney, make conclusions of law to make a determination on the requested appeal or variance.
Appeals: Certain decisions made by City or County officials are appealable to the BOAA. For example, an applicant for a proposed development may appeal a decision made by a County official to apply a particular parking standard to the proposed development. The BOAA is responsible for conducting the hearings and making a final decision on the appeals.
Variances: Variances to the City and County’s Land Development Codes may be granted under certain circumstances. The BOAA is responsible for conducting hearings on variances and determining whether the variance meets the applicable requirements. The BOAA will be required to consider factors such as whether the variance would be contrary to the public interest. For example, an applicant may request a variance on a minimum setback requirement.
The BOAA is supported with staff of the Leon County Department of Development Support and Environmental Management and the City of Tallahassee's Growth Management Department. The BOAA receives legal advice from its own attorney.
Members must be a resident of Leon County, an owner of real property, and a taxpayer per bylaws.
Seat 3 - Citizen
Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 7 - Citizen
Tallahassee City Commission
Tallahassee City Commission
Seat 6 - Citizen
Tallahassee City Commission
Tallahassee City Commission
Seat 8 - Citizen
Tallahassee City Commission
Tallahassee City Commission
CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. Services to job seekers include one-on-one career advising, interviewing and resume-writing assistance, employment workshops, labor market information and access to a resource center equipped with computers, printers, fax machines and copiers. Services to employers include recruitment assistance, skills assessments for applicants, customized training, and information on tax incentives. Employers and job seekers are matched through the Employ Florida Marketplace system. All services are provided at no cost.
The CareerSource Capital Region's Board develops the region's strategic workforce development plan; identify occupations for which there is a demand in the area served and selecting training institutions that may provide training, in accordance with procurement guidelines and procedures; solicit the input and participation of the local business community in the provision of services for the residents of the region; provide policy guidance and procedures for programs established by CareerSource Capital Region; and, provide oversight and monitoring activities.
Nomination is required. Nominations for the private sector seats shall be submitted to the County Commissions or their designee by local business organizations including local chambers of commerce, downtown merchants associations, area business associations, etc., but must be compliant with the WIOA and Florida Statutes. Such nominations for the Board shall be representative of the business community in optimal business leadership positions, such as CEO's, VP's of HR, General Managers, Presidents and C Suite executives of firms that require a large workforce to maintain their business. Contact CareerSource Capital Region for more information.
CSCR Membership Application required for appointment consideration.
Seat 4 - Private Sector Rep
Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
The purpose of the authority is to assist institutions for higher education in the construction, financing, and refinancing of projects, and for this purpose the authority is authorized and empowered as set forth in Section 243.22, Florida Statutes.
All members must be residents of Leon County.
At least one member must be a trustee, director, officer or employee of an institution for higher education in Leon County.
Seat 3 - Citizen
Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
(Vacancies Upcoming in the Next 6 months)
The Council is a focus group that concentrates on the economic benefits of visitor-generating events to support sports tourism for the betterment of the community. The Council provides a fact-finding source of community input and technical resources for use by Staff in developing a Staff recommendation regarding a sports tourism-related matter to be considered by the Tourist Development Council. Additionally, the Tallahassee Sports Council is charged with the responsibility of providing essential information to the Tourist Development Council regarding potential events, dates/date conflicts, and venue availability of proposed sporting events in Leon County.
See member eligibility categories in Membership.
At-Large Members must be Leon County resident.
Seat 18 - At-Large Citizen
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Leon County resident who has demonstrated experience & interest in aspects of sports within Leon County
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Leon County resident who has demonstrated experience & interest in aspects of sports within Leon County
Seat 15 - At-Large Citizen
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Leon County resident who has demonstrated experience & interest in aspects of sports within Leon County
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Leon County resident who has demonstrated experience & interest in aspects of sports within Leon County
The purpose of the Tallahassee-Leon County Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprise Citizen Advisory Committee is to monitor the progress of the MSWBE program relative to the goals established by the Board and the Commission. The committee gives input to the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency and the MWSBE Division of the Office of Economic Vitality in the PLACE Department as follows: reviewing and providing MWSBE policy alternatives, as well as providing programmatic recommendations relative to seeking resolution of disputes regarding Certification and Good Faith Effort.
All members must be Leon County residents.
One member appointed by the Board shall have expertise in the fields of Architecture, Construction or Engineering.
Seat 2 - Citizen
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
One member shall have expertise in the fields of Architecture, Construction or Engineering
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
One member shall have expertise in the fields of Architecture, Construction or Engineering
Seat 4 - Citizen
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
The Value Adjustment Board (VAB) settles disputes between taxpayers and the Property Appraiser relating to denials of exemptions/classifications and market values. Denials for agricultural exemptions are mailed to the property owners by the Property Appraiser in June; denials for homestead exemptions are mailed in July. Property owners are notified in August of their property's assessed and market values in a Truth in Millage (TRIM) notice. If the property owner feels the property's assessment, classification, or exemption is incorrect, a petition can be filed with the VAB. The VAB approves and hires Special Magistrates to conduct quasi-judicial hearings and render recommendations to the VAB for review. The VAB issues the final decisions, which may or may not follow the recommendations of the magistrates.
Citizen Members:
- The Citizen Member, appointed by theBoard of County Commissioners, must own homestead property within the County.
- The Citizen Member, appointed by theSchool Board, must own a business occupying commercial space located within the school district. This person must, during the entire course of service, own a commercial enterprise, occupation, profession, or trade conducted from a commercial space located within the school district and need not be the sole owner.
In accordance with F.S. § 194.015, Citizen members:
- May not a member or employee of any taxing authority
- May not represent property owners, property appraisers, tax collectors, or taxing authorities in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes
Seat 1 - Citizen - owner of homestead property
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be an owner of homestead property within Leon County
04/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be an owner of homestead property within Leon County
Functions as a focus group, and as a continuous source of community input and technical resources from development industry professionals and community stakeholders providing proactive input and feedback for development review and approval service enhancements to the Development Support and Environmental Management Department staff.
All members must be a Leon County resident.
The following six seats are appointed by the full Board and do not require a nomination:
- Seat 5: a person who is employed by the university or local school system
- Seats 7 & 8: persons employed by or represents, a community-based, environment-related organization
- Seats 9, 10 & 11: residents of Leon County
The following nine seats are nominated by local organizations and appointed by the full Board:
- Seat 1: a person who is engaged in providing construction development, planning or environmental-related services, nominated by the Tallahassee Builders Association
- Seat 2: a person who is engaged in providing construction development, planning or environmental-related services, nominated by the Big Bend Contractors Association
- Seat 3: a person who is engaged in providing construction development, planning or environmental-related services, nominated by the National Association of Women in Construction
- Seat 4: a person who is engaged in providing construction development, planning or environmental-related services, nominated by the Associated Builders and Contractors of North Florida
- Seat 6: a person who serves on a neighborhood association board or represents a neighborhood-based organization, nominated by the Council of Neighborhood Associations
- Seat 12: a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
- Seat 13: a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce
- Seat 14: a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Network of Entrepreneurs & Business Advocates
- Seat 15: a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Capital City Chamber of Commerce
Seat 2 - Big Bend Contractors Assoc nominee
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a a provider of construction development, planning or environmental-related services nominated by the Big Bend Contractors Associaton
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a a provider of construction development, planning or environmental-related services nominated by the Big Bend Contractors Associaton
Seat 4 - Associated Builders & Contractors nominee
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a a provider of construction development, planning or environmental-related services nominated by the Associated Builders & Contractors of North Florida
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a a provider of construction development, planning or environmental-related services nominated by the Associated Builders & Contractors of North Florida
Seat 6 - Council of Neighborhood Associations nominee
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who serves on a neighborhood association board or represents a neighborhood-based organization, nominated by the Council of Neighborhood Associations
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who serves on a neighborhood association board or represents a neighborhood-based organization, nominated by the Council of Neighborhood Associations
Seat 8 - Community Based, Environment-related Organinzation Rep
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person employed by or represents, a community-based, environment-related organization
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person employed by or represents, a community-based, environment-related organization
Seat 10 - Leon County resident
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a resident of Leon County
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a resident of Leon County
Seat 12 - Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce nominee
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
Seat 14 - Network of Entrepreneurs & Business Advocates nominee
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Network of Entrepreneurs & Business Advocates
05/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Network of Entrepreneurs & Business Advocates
Reviews and makes recommendations on the listing of properties on the Local Register Historic Places;
Reviews changes, except for routine maintenance, to the exterior of properties zoned with Historic Preservation Overlay (HPOD) Zoning District, and issues or denies Certificates of Appropriateness;
When necessary to protect the character of property in the HPO, grants variances in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the applicable City or County ordinance; and
Administers federal Certified Local Government program for historic preservation on behalf of City and County.
Directs appeals of its decisions to the Planning Commission, which hears appeals and makes recommendations to the County Commission.
Membership includes:
- 4 - owners of property having historic preservation zoning [ HPOD] (City and County each appoints two)
- 2 - members of American Institute of Architects (City and County each appoints one)
- 2 - members of Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc. (City and County each appoints one)
Seat 1 - Citizen
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a owner of property having historic preservation zoning
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a owner of property having historic preservation zoning
Seat 5 - Planning Commission Chair
06/30/2019
Planning Commission Chairman
Must be the Planning Commission Chairman (or designee)
06/30/2019
Planning Commission Chairman
Must be the Planning Commission Chairman (or designee)
Conducts hearings on appeals and variances for the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. BOAA members are required to review the staff reports on the requested appeals and variances cases, conduct hearings in order to make findings of fact and, with the assistance of the BOAA attorney, make conclusions of law to make a determination on the requested appeal or variance.
Appeals: Certain decisions made by City or County officials are appealable to the BOAA. For example, an applicant for a proposed development may appeal a decision made by a County official to apply a particular parking standard to the proposed development. The BOAA is responsible for conducting the hearings and making a final decision on the appeals.
Variances: Variances to the City and County’s Land Development Codes may be granted under certain circumstances. The BOAA is responsible for conducting hearings on variances and determining whether the variance meets the applicable requirements. The BOAA will be required to consider factors such as whether the variance would be contrary to the public interest. For example, an applicant may request a variance on a minimum setback requirement.
The BOAA is supported with staff of the Leon County Department of Development Support and Environmental Management and the City of Tallahassee's Growth Management Department. The BOAA receives legal advice from its own attorney.
Members must be a resident of Leon County, an owner of real property, and a taxpayer per bylaws.
Seat 1 - Citizen
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 4 - Citizen - County Alternate
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. Services to job seekers include one-on-one career advising, interviewing and resume-writing assistance, employment workshops, labor market information and access to a resource center equipped with computers, printers, fax machines and copiers. Services to employers include recruitment assistance, skills assessments for applicants, customized training, and information on tax incentives. Employers and job seekers are matched through the Employ Florida Marketplace system. All services are provided at no cost.
The CareerSource Capital Region's Board develops the region's strategic workforce development plan; identify occupations for which there is a demand in the area served and selecting training institutions that may provide training, in accordance with procurement guidelines and procedures; solicit the input and participation of the local business community in the provision of services for the residents of the region; provide policy guidance and procedures for programs established by CareerSource Capital Region; and, provide oversight and monitoring activities.
Nomination is required. Nominations for the private sector seats shall be submitted to the County Commissions or their designee by local business organizations including local chambers of commerce, downtown merchants associations, area business associations, etc., but must be compliant with the WIOA and Florida Statutes. Such nominations for the Board shall be representative of the business community in optimal business leadership positions, such as CEO's, VP's of HR, General Managers, Presidents and C Suite executives of firms that require a large workforce to maintain their business. Contact CareerSource Capital Region for more information.
CSCR Membership Application required for appointment consideration.
Seat 3 - Private Sector Rep
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission was established by interlocal agreement on September 26, 1967, between Leon County and the City of Tallahassee. This agreement designated the Planning Commission as the entity responsible for comprehensive area-wide planning within the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. The Planning Commission is also the designated as the Local Planning Agency (LPA) that reviews amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulation Commission that develops and recommends land development regulations to implement the adopted comprehensive plan. Duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission and the LPA are set forth in the Planning Commission Bylaws as well as the interlocal agreement and local land development codes for the City and County.
All members must be residents of Leon County.
Membership shall be composed of citizens who reside in different areas of Leon County. Under represented areas of the county shall be taken into consideration when filling vacancies.
Efforts shall be made to appoint a representative member of elderly, minority and disabled citizens to the commission.
Seat 2 - Citizen
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
06/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
The Committee reviews, reports, and recommends changes in investment practices of Leon County; reviews the County's portfolio activity for compliance with the investment plan; reviews investment policies and makes recommendations to the Board for amendments.
The three appointed members shall have experience in matter involving portfolio management or institutional fixed income investments.
The appointed members must be residents of Leon County and can not be employed by any office of Leon County government.
Note: Appointed members may not engage in any private financial dealings with the County directly related to the County's investment operations during their tenure on the Committee and for a period of two (2) years thereafter.
Seat 1 - Citizen
07/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
07/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 2 - Citizen
07/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
07/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
The purpose of the authority is to assist institutions for higher education in the construction, financing, and refinancing of projects, and for this purpose the authority is authorized and empowered as set forth in Section 243.22, Florida Statutes.
All members must be residents of Leon County.
At least one member must be a trustee, director, officer or employee of an institution for higher education in Leon County.
Seat 4 - Citizen
07/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
07/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Considers the value provided to the public by the various lakes and related water resources of Leon County, including groundwater, and to recommend to the Board policies, regulations, management activities and long-term funding strategies that protect or enhance these values, while considering the various impacts to these resources from accelerated runoff, including flooding and surface and groundwater degradation. Reviews waterbody conditions and impact of development.
Members shall be representatives of four interest groups:
- conservation/environment
- legal/planning
- real estate/economic development
- boating/fishing
Seat 1 - Citizen
07/31/2019
Commissioner - District 1: Bill Proctor
Must be a representative of one of the four interest groups: 1) conservation / environment, 2) legal / planning, 3) real estate / economic development or 4) boating / fishing
07/31/2019
Commissioner - District 1: Bill Proctor
Must be a representative of one of the four interest groups: 1) conservation / environment, 2) legal / planning, 3) real estate / economic development or 4) boating / fishing
Seat 3 - Citizen
07/31/2019
Commissioner - District 3: Rick Minor
Must be a representative of one of the four interest groups: 1) conservation / environment, 2) legal / planning, 3) real estate / economic development or 4) boating / fishing
07/31/2019
Commissioner - District 3: Rick Minor
Must be a representative of one of the four interest groups: 1) conservation / environment, 2) legal / planning, 3) real estate / economic development or 4) boating / fishing
Seat 6 - Citizen
07/31/2019
Commissioner - At-Large I: Mary Ann Lindley
Must be a representative of one of the four interest groups: 1) conservation / environment, 2) legal / planning, 3) real estate / economic development or 4) boating / fishing
07/31/2019
Commissioner - At-Large I: Mary Ann Lindley
Must be a representative of one of the four interest groups: 1) conservation / environment, 2) legal / planning, 3) real estate / economic development or 4) boating / fishing
Stimulates greater awareness and appreciation of the importance of the arts. Encourages and facilitates greater and more efficient use of governmental and private resources for the development and support of the arts. Promotes the development of resident artists, art institutions, community organizations sponsoring art activities and audiences. Supports and facilitates the preservation and growth of the state's artistic resources. Contracting for artistic services, performances and exhibits.
Website: www.tallahasseearts.org
All members must be qualified electors residing in the County.
The 8 members appointed by the BOCC will include one member from each of the following categories:
- Business/Economic Development
- Heritage / History
- Marketing/Finance
- Practicing Artist
- Tourism
- Volunteer
- Members At-Large (2)
No individual committed to, or owing allegiance to, any particular arts faction shall be eligible to serve on the Council, per Florida Statute 265.32
Seat 2 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a Rep for Heritage / History
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a Rep for Heritage / History
Seat 7 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a Volunteer Representative
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a Volunteer Representative
Seat 8 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be Rep for Marketing/Finance
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be Rep for Marketing/Finance
The HFA is a special district that functions to alleviate a shortage of affordable housing and investment capital for residents who meet specific income qualifications. The HFA encourages investment by private enterprise and stimulates construction and rehabilitation of housing through use of public financing and the provision of low-cost loans to purchase affordable housing.
The Board has the sole discretion to alter or change the structure, organization, programs or activities of the HFA, or to terminate the HFA. Additionally, Board approval by resolution is required for bond issuance by the HFA.
No less than four members shall be knowledgeable in one of the following fields: labor, finance, or commerce.
No member may be an officer or employee of the County.
Seat 2 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
09/30/2019
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
The Committee evaluates and reports findings on the scientific evidence and make recommendations concerning policies and programs that pertain to environmental issues in developed and developing areas, and evaluates the need for further data collection and analysis on issues approved by the Board of County Commissioners, in order to safeguard natural resources and the public health and safety. County staff may seek the advice and input of the Science Advisory Committee on staff work program issues if such action has been approved by the appropriate administrator.
The members of the Science Advisory Committee are scientists or individuals who can comprehend qualitative or quantitative information on matters being discussed by the Committee, with a preference towards credentialed scientists.
Seat 4 - Credential Scientist
09/30/2019
Commissioner - District 1: Bill Proctor
09/30/2019
Commissioner - District 1: Bill Proctor
Seat 6 - Credential Scientist
09/30/2019
Commissioner - At-Large II: Nick Maddox
09/30/2019
Commissioner - At-Large II: Nick Maddox
Seat 3 - Credential Scientist
09/30/2019
Commissioner - At-Large I: Mary Ann Lindley
09/30/2019
Commissioner - At-Large I: Mary Ann Lindley
The CSWG is an advisory committee that provides input and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the City Commission, as needed, on approaches with which to address issues affecting the women and girls in Tallahassee, Leon County. The Committee's goal is promoting awareness on issues that affect women and girls in the community, including but not limited to discrimination, disparate experiences of diverse women and girls, employment, education, services, health, economic security, access to justice, freedom from violence and more.
County & CSWG appointees: Must be a Leon County resident. City appointees: Must be a City resident.
Seat 8 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
Seat 12 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
Seat 13 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
09/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
Seat 1 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
09/30/2019
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
Seat 3 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Commissioner - District 4: Bryan Desloge
09/30/2019
Commissioner - District 4: Bryan Desloge
Seat 6 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Commissioner - At-Large I: Mary Ann Lindley
09/30/2019
Commissioner - At-Large I: Mary Ann Lindley
Seat 7 - Citizen
09/30/2019
Commissioner - At-Large II: Nick Maddox
09/30/2019
Commissioner - At-Large II: Nick Maddox