Board and Committee Vacancies

Responsibility
The Animal Classification Committee (ACC) is charged with the duties and responsibilities for considering the evidence, related history, ordinance requirements, and to provide recommendations as to the classification and disposition of any animal that is the subject of a Dangerous/Aggressive classification.

The ACC conducts hearings for animal owner's to contest the initial determination of classification, the penalty, or both, for an animal classified as dangerous or aggressive by the Director of Animal Control, or designee.  The ACC determines the classification and disposition of the animal based upon the ordinance requirements.  The ACC shall decide the issues based upon the preponderance of the evidence and its decision shall be final. Qualifications
Eligibility categories:

• County Sheriff, or designee
• Licensed veterinarian
• Informed citizen, who demonstrate by training, education, experience or employment, both an interest in animal welfare and control, and the objectivity and demeanor to fairly hear animal classification cases.

Vacancy: Seat 2  -  Citizen
Appointed By: Board of County Commissioners

Responsibility
CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled and talented 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; identifies 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. Qualifications
Members must be US citizens and residents of Florida.

A 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.

Vacancy: Seat 5  -  Citizen
Appointed By: Board of County Commissioners

Responsibility
The Contractors Licensing Board has the following duties: accepts and approves or disapproves applications and issues authorized specialty contractor certificates.

The Contractors Licensing Board has the authority to: 

(1) Issue a cease and desist order to prohibit a contractor from engaging in the business of contracting pursuant to ss. Chapter 489.113(2)(b); 

(2) Revoke, suspend, or deny the certified contractor ability to obtain a building permit or limit such authority with specific conditions pursuant to ss. Chapter 489.113(4)(b) and ss. Chapter 889.113(4)(c) based on a public hearing; 

(3) Require financial restitution to a consumer; 

(4) Impose an administrative fine not to exceed $1,500.00 per violation; 

(5) Require additional hours of continuing education over and above the state requirements for  license renewal; and/or 

(6) Assess costs

In addition, The Contractors Licensing Board has the authority to issue penalties if the contractor has been found guilty by the Contractors Licensing Board, the state construction industry licensing board, or a court of competent jurisdiction.

All decisions of the Contractors Licensing Board shall be in writing and are final. Qualifications
All members shall be voters registered in Leon County.

Membership on the board should include, whenever possible:

• one engineer
• one architect 
• one business person 
• one general contractor or other contractor (building & residential) who is registered or certified under Section 489.105(3)(a)(b)(c). Florida Statutes 
• 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). Florida Statutes
• two 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.

All members of the board, except for the consumer representatives, shall be licensed in the state and actively engaged in the profession they represent on the board.

Vacancy: Seat 3  -  Citizen
Appointed By: Commissioner - District 3: Rick Minor

Responsibility
The Workgroup provides input on cycling-related projects, improvements, events, and ordinances that are considered to be of community interest, to the Planning Department staff for consideration for their recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the City Commission. The collective input from the Workgroup is provided with the sole intention of assisting the Board, the Commission and the Planning Department to better serve the growth and environmental interests of the community. Qualifications
Applications from representatives of cycle-related non-profit organizations, State/local agencies, bicycle groups, and local bicycle businesses shall be accepted and considered.

To apply for a City seat please visit the City website for an application:  https://www.talgov.com/transparency/boards.aspx

Vacancy: Seat 10  -  Citizen
Appointed By: Tallahassee City Commission