Board and Committee Vacancies
Responsible for hearing and deciding on appeals of interpretations made by the administrative officers as to the applicability of provisions in the Land Development Code (LDC) as well as for requests for a variation of development standards in the LDC.
Appeals: After a hearing on an appeal, the Board may affirm or reverse the decision of an administrative officer if it determines that the true intent or meaning of the regulatory code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted.
Variances: After a hearing on a variance application, the Board may vary the application of any provision of the codes to any particular case where such variance will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the actions of the applicant, a literal enforcement of the regulatory code involved would result in undue hardship.
Members must be a resident of Leon County, an owner of real property, and a taxpayer per bylaws.
Seat 7 - 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 1 - Private Sector Rep
Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
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 18 - Citizen
Tallahassee City Commission
Tallahassee City Commission
(Vacancies Upcoming in the Next 6 months)
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
5/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a a provider of construction development, planning or environmental-related services nominated by the Big Bend Contractors Associaton
5/31/2019
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
5/31/2019
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
5/31/2019
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
5/31/2019
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
5/31/2019
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
5/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person employed by or represents, a community-based, environment-related organization
5/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person employed by or represents, a community-based, environment-related organization
Seat 10 - Leon County resident
5/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a resident of Leon County
5/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a resident of Leon County
Seat 12 - Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce nominee
5/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
5/31/2019
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
5/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Network of Entrepreneurs & Business Advocates
5/31/2019
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
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a owner of property having historic preservation zoning
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a owner of property having historic preservation zoning
Seat 5 - Planning Commission Chair
6/30/2019
Planning Commission Chairman
Must be the Planning Commission Chairman (or designee)
6/30/2019
Planning Commission Chairman
Must be the Planning Commission Chairman (or designee)
Responsible for hearing and deciding on appeals of interpretations made by the administrative officers as to the applicability of provisions in the Land Development Code (LDC) as well as for requests for a variation of development standards in the LDC.
Appeals: After a hearing on an appeal, the Board may affirm or reverse the decision of an administrative officer if it determines that the true intent or meaning of the regulatory code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted.
Variances: After a hearing on a variance application, the Board may vary the application of any provision of the codes to any particular case where such variance will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the actions of the applicant, a literal enforcement of the regulatory code involved would result in undue hardship.
Members must be a resident of Leon County, an owner of real property, and a taxpayer per bylaws.
Seat 1 - Citizen
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 4 - Citizen - County Alternate
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
6/30/2019
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
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 4 - Private Sector Rep
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Accepts and approves or disapproves applications; Administers examinations for contractors licenses; Issues contractor certificates; Conducts hearings and disciplines contractors for violations of building codes or State Statutes.
All members shall be voters registered in Leon County.
Membership on the board should include, whenever possible:
- one architect or engineer
- one business person
- one general contractor or other contractor (building & residential) who is registered or certified under Section 489.105(3)(a) (c). F.S.
- one pool contractor or other contractor (sheet metal, roofing, air conditioning, mechanical, plumbing, excavation or solar) who is registered or certified under Section 489.105(3)(d) (o). F.S.
- three consumer representatives who may be any resident of Leon County that is not, and has never been, a member or practitioner of a profession regulated by the contractors licensing and examination board or a member of any closely related profession.
Seat 2 - Citizen
3/31/2019
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
Member should be a Architect or engineer if possible.
3/31/2019
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
Member should be a Architect or engineer if possible.
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
7/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
7/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 2 - Citizen
7/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
7/31/2019
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 3 - Citizen
7/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
7/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 4 - Citizen
7/31/2019
Board of County Commissioners
7/31/2019
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
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
6/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
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
4/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Leon County resident who has demonstrated experience & interest in aspects of sports within Leon County
4/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Leon County resident who has demonstrated experience & interest in aspects of sports within Leon County
Seat 15 - At-Large Citizen
4/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Leon County resident who has demonstrated experience & interest in aspects of sports within Leon County
4/30/2019
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
4/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
One member shall have expertise in the fields of Architecture, Construction or Engineering
4/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
One member shall have expertise in the fields of Architecture, Construction or Engineering
Seat 4 - Citizen
4/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
4/30/2019
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
4/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be an owner of homestead property within Leon County
4/30/2019
Board of County Commissioners
Must be an owner of homestead property within Leon County
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
7/31/2019
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
7/31/2019
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
7/31/2019
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
7/31/2019
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
7/31/2019
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
7/31/2019
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