Board and Committee Vacancies
Leon County Board of County Commissioners
Board and Committee Vacancies
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 seven 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
- Seat 16: an archaeologist
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 5 - School Employee
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who is employed by a university or local school system
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who is employed by a university or local school system
Seat 15 - Capital City Chamber of Commerce nominee
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Capital City Chamber of Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person who represent a business association or organization, nominated by the Capital City Chamber of Commerce
The AHAC was established per Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, as required for the State Housing Initiave Partnership (SHIP) program. Administered by Florida Housing, the SHIP Program provides funds to counties to finance and preserve affordable housing based on the locally adopted Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). The program targets very-low, low, and moderate-income families.
The AHAC has the responsibility to review the established policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and adopted comprehensive plan and recommends specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing. In addition, the AHAC identifies incentives that are pertinent to affordable housing and serves as an information resource to help improve affordable housing feasibility.
Triennially, the AHAC recommends specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing in a report to the Board of County Commissioners. The triennial AHAC recommendation report includes proposed affordable housing incentive strategies and a review of previously recommended strategies. The Board then considers adopting the strategy recommendations to amend the Leon County LHAP which is required to be eligible for SHIP funds.
The advisory committee may perform other duties as requested, including:
- The provision of mentoring services to affordable housing partners including developers, banking institutions, employers, and others to identify available incentives, assist with applications for funding requests, and develop partnerships between various parties.
- The creation of best practices for the development of affordable housing in the community.
The committee must consist of one representative from at least six of the categories below:
- A citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing.
- A citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing.
- A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing.
- A citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing.
- A citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing.
- A citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing.
- A citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing.
- A citizen who actively serves on the local planning agency pursuant to s. 163.3174.
- A citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments.
- A citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction.
- A citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance plan. (Essential Service Personnel includes teachers and educators, other school district, communty college and university employees, police and fire personnel, health care personnel, skilled building trades personnel and active U.S. Armed Forces service members.)
Seat 3 - Citizen
Board of County Commissioners
Member must be a representative of one of the eligibility categories.
Board of County Commissioners
Member must be a representative of one of the eligibility categories.
Seat 5 - Citizen
Board of County Commissioners
Member must be a representative of one of the eligibility categories.
Board of County Commissioners
Member must be a representative of one of the eligibility categories.
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
Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 5 - Alternately Appointed by City / County
Tallahassee City Commission
Tallahassee City Commission
Seat 7 - Citizen
Tallahassee City Commission
Tallahassee City Commission
Seat 9 - Citizen - City Alternate
Tallahassee City Commission
Tallahassee City Commission
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.
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 6 - Private Sector Rep
Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Conducts hearings to enforce County laws relating to environmental management (storm water, trees and landscaping), zoning and land use, control of junk accumulations in the community, building code, and mowing, etc., and imposes administrative fines and other non-criminal penalties where a violation of a code provision has occurred, with the goal of obtaining Code compliance. The purpose is to provide an equitable, expeditious, effective and inexpensive method for enforcement of local laws and to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and general welfare of the public.
Members must be residents of the County.
Whenever possible, the CEB shall consist of the following:
- Subcontractor
- General Contractor
- Realtor
- Business Person
- Engineer
- Architect
- County Resident
Seat 2 - Citizen
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
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 4 - Citizen
Commissioner - District 4: Bryan Desloge
Commissioner - District 4: Bryan Desloge
(Vacancies Upcoming in the Next 6 months)
A citizen's board in support of Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center (Animal Services). Responsibility includes:
- Assist in the development of Animal Services' mission and policies;
- Review and recommend long range planning and budgeting for Animal Services;
- Provide research, guidance, advice, sponsor reports and contribute information relevant to Animal Services program development, policies and procedures;
- Serve as liaisons to the community, increasing support and awareness of Animal Services and assisting in the resolution of citizen concerns, issues, and grievances.
Tallahassee Animal Services website: www.talgov.com/animals
Members must be a County resident or a County property owner. (Members who are not City or County residents may be appointed to provide appropriate expertise or when deemed in the best interest of the Board.)
Seat 1 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 2 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 3 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
The Council was created, per Florida Statutes, with the pupose of:
- Stimulating greater awareness and appreciation of the importance of the arts.
- Encouraging and facilitating greater and more efficient use of governmental and private resources for the development and support of the arts.
- Encouraging and facilitating opportunities for citizens to particpate in artistic activities.
- Promoting the development of resident artists, art institutions, community organizations sponsoring art activities and audiences.
- Surveying and assessing the needs of the arts, artists, art institutions, community organizations sponsoring arts activities, and citizens relating to the arts.
- Supporing and facilitating the preservation and growth of the state's artistic resources.
- Contracting for artistic services, performances and exhibits.
- Developing a center or complex of physical facilties for the use of the arts.
- Providing financial and technical assistance to artists, arts institutions and audiences.
- and otherwise serving the citizens in the realm of the arts.
All members must be qualified electors residing in the County. Per COCA bylaws, the 15 members shall include 2 practicing artists, 2 members of the heritage community, and at least 1 member each from the volunteer, business/economic development, tourism, finance or marketing.
The 8 members appointed by the BOCC will include one member from each of the following categories:
- Business / Economic Development
- Historic Preservation / Ethnic Heritage
- Marketing
- Practicing Artist
- Tourism Industry
- Community Volunteerism
- Members At-Large (2)
The 7 members appointed by the City Commission include one member from each of the following categories:
- Business / Economic Development
- Historic Preservation / Ethnic Heritage
- Finance
- Practicing Artist
- Members At-Large (3)
Per section 265.32 Florida Statutes, each council member will be charged with the responsibility of serving the best interests of the arts in the county and no council member shall view his or her role as that of representing any particular geographic area of the county, interest group, arts institution, community organization, or audience. No individual committed to, or owing allegiance to, any particular arts faction shall be eligible to serve on the council.
Seat 3 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Member At-large
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Member At-large
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 4 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 4: Bryan Desloge
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 4: Bryan Desloge
Seat 5 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 5: Kristin Dozier
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 5: Kristin Dozier
Seat 6 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Commissioner - At-Large I: Mary Ann Lindley
09/30/2020
Commissioner - At-Large I: Mary Ann Lindley
Serves as the governing board for Innovation Park. The Board is comprised of prominent business and community leaders that work together to guide the growth and development of the Park. The mission of the LCRDA at Innovation Park, is to work in affiliation with Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College to promote scientific research and development activities, and foster economic development and broaden the economic base of Leon County, including planning and financing capital projects in the form of a research and development park.
Members must be residents and electors of, or have their principal place of employment in the County.
Seat 1 - At-Large Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 2 - At-Large Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 4 - At-Large Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
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 1 - Credential Scientist
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 2: Jimbo Jackson
Seat 7 - Credential Scientist
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 5: Kristin Dozier
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 5: Kristin Dozier
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 9 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
Seat 10 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
Seat 11 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
Seat 14 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
09/30/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Appointed by the CSWG and ratified by BOCC
Seat 4 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 1: Bill Proctor
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 1: Bill Proctor
Seat 2 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 3: Rick Minor
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 3: Rick Minor
Seat 5 - Citizen
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 5: Kristin Dozier
09/30/2020
Commissioner - District 5: Kristin Dozier
The TDC is an advisory council, per Florida Statute 125.0104, that makes recommendations to the Board for the effective operation of any special projects or for uses of the tourist development tax revenue. In addition the TDC reviews expenditures of revenues from the tourist development trust fund to ensure they support the objectives of the Tourism Development Plan.
Members must be electors of the County.
- 3 - members shall be owners or operators of motels, hotels or other tourist accommodations in the County and subject to the Tourist Development Tax.
- 3- members shall be persons who are involved in the tourist industry and who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but who are not owners or operatiors of motels, hotels or other tourist accommodations in the County and sbject to the tax.
- 1 - member shall be the Chairman of the Board or any other member of the Board as designated by the Chairman, who shall serve as vice chairman of the Council.
- 2 - members shall be elected municipal officials (City Commissioners)
Seat 4 - Tourism Industry
10/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person involved in the tourist industry and who has demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but who is not and owner or operator of hotels, motels, recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations in the County and subject to the Tourist Development tax.
10/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Must be a person involved in the tourist industry and who has demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but who is not and owner or operator of hotels, motels, recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations in the County and subject to the Tourist Development tax.
The purpose of the Committee is to promote, maintain, and enhance the independence and objectivity of the internal audit function by ensuring broad audit coverage; adequate consideration of audit reports; and appropriate action on recommendations. Adopts an annual plan of work for the Auditor and oversees the work of the Auditor.
Members:
- Must have experience as a public accountant, internal auditor, or as a financial manager for a public, private, or a not-for-profit institution (may be retired).
- Must be a resident of Leon County.
- May not be an employee or officer of the Leon County.
Seat 1 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 2 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 3 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Clerk of Court
12/31/2020
Clerk of Court
Seat 4 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Clerk of Court
12/31/2020
Clerk of Court
Seat 5 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Clerk of Court
12/31/2020
Clerk of Court
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.
Applications from representatives of cycle-related non-profit organizations, State/local agencies, bicycle groups, and local bicycle businesses shall be accepted and considered.
Seat 1 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 5 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Seat 6 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
12/31/2020
Board of County Commissioners
Serves as a forum for community input concerning the County's library programs and activities.
Must be a Leon County resident.
Seat 1 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Commissioner - District 1: Bill Proctor
12/31/2020
Commissioner - District 1: Bill Proctor
Seat 5 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Commissioner - District 5: Kristin Dozier
12/31/2020
Commissioner - District 5: Kristin Dozier
Seat 7 - Citizen
12/31/2020
Commissioner - At-Large II: Nick Maddox
12/31/2020
Commissioner - At-Large II: Nick Maddox