ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMITTEES

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the importance of volunteerism in effective and progressive County government.

Board members should have an interest or experience in the area of service desired and the necessary expertise to accomplish the goals and objectives of that Board.  Many of the Boards require financial disclosure and if selected, the appointee would be required by Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes, to file a Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests, with the Supervisor of Elections within thirty (30) days of appointment.  Anyone interested in serving on a Board or Committee must complete an Appointment Information Form available through the office of the Board of County Commissioners.

Click here to view a calendar of Seminole County Business Events which includes meetings by several of the boards and committees listed below.

The following is a list of continuing and long-term Boards and Committees appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.  An asterisk (*) denotes financial disclosure requirement.

Agriculture Advisory Committee meets on an as-needed basis to review policies affecting agriculture interests in the County.  Organizes annual Farm Tour.

Animal Control Board meets quarterly (2nd Thursday @ 7:00 pm) or on an as-needed basis for discussion or issues of interest to countywide animal services, and to hear and reconcile fierce, dangerous or vicious animal complaints.
[ Animal Control Board Web Page - Animal Services Web Page ]

Board of Adjustment* meets once a month (4th Monday @ 6:00 pm) to consider requests for special exceptions and variances to zoning regulations.
[ Meeting Agendas/Minutes - Planning & Development Web Page ]

• Tom O’Daniel
• Dan Bushrui
• Mike Hattaway
• Bob O’Malley
• Stephen Coover
• Curtis Gashlin (Alternate/rotating appt.)
• Mike Bass (Alternate/rotating appt.)

Code Enforcement Board* meets once a month (4th Thursday @ 1:00 pm) to consider notices issued in violation of Seminole County Codes including, but not limited to, business tax receipts, zoning, building, fire and sign codes.
[ Meeting Agenda/Minutes - Code Enforcement Web Page ]

Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board meets once a month (1st Thursday @ 6:15 pm) to review and make recommendations regarding all community service block grant related items.
[ Community Development Web Page ]

Contractor Examiners Board* meets on an as needed basis to hear competency complaints, make recommendations to the BCC on code revisions and other pertinent items.

Development Review Committee
[ Meeting Agendas - Development Review Web Page ]

Disability Advisory Council meets once a month (3rd Tuesday @ 10:00 am) to discuss and make recommendations to the BCC on issues dealing with disabilities such as accessing public services, funding needs, employment and community volunteerism.
[ Disability Advisory Council Web Page ]

Fred R. Wilson Memorial Law Library meets quarterly (dates and times change) to conduct business as necessary to establish, furnish, equip, operate and maintain the law library.  Membership requirement is to be an attorney at law and Seminole County resident.

Historical Commission meets once a month (3rd Thursday @ 3:00 pm) to discuss matters of historical interest concerning Seminole County including the preservation of historical material, of placement of historical markers, and the operation of the Historical Museum.
[ Meeting Agendas/Minutes - Museum of Seminole County History Web Page ]

Joint City/County Advisory Comittee (INACTIVE) meets the third Wednesday of the month, as needed, to discuss matters pertaining to both the County and Cities.
[ Joint City/County Advisory Committee Agenda Page ]

Leisure Services Advisory Committee meets once a month (4th Wednesday @ 6:30 pm) to make recommendations to the BCC on future growth, development and use of County parks and recreational programs.
[ Leisure Services Advisory Committee Web Page - Leisure Services Web Page ]

Library Advisory Board meets quarterly (7:00 pm) to monitor and oversee the operation of the Seminole County public library system.
[ Meeting Agendas/Minutes - Seminole County Public Library Web Page ]

Mosquito Control Advisory Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of every month to make recommendations to the BCC and each Municipality on current and future operations of the countywide, Seminole County Mosquito Control Program.
[ Meeting Minutes - Mosquito Control Web Page ]

Planning and Zoning Commission* meets once a month (1st Wednesday @ 7:00 pm) to hear and make recommendations to the BCC on proposed zoning and land use changes.
[ Meeting Agendas/Minutes - Planning Web Page ]

Program Review Committee* meets on an as needed basis to review countywide issues as directed by the BCC.  (Currently on inactive status)

Seminole County Industrial Development Authority* meets on an as needed basis to consider and make recommendations on matters relative to industrial development and industrial bonding requests.

Seminole County Port Authority* meets once a month (3rd Wednesday @ 4:00 pm) to conduct business on items relative to the operation and maintenance of the Port of Sanford.
[ Meeting Agenda/Minutes - Seminole County Port Authority Web Page ]

Seminole County Tourism Development Council meets every other month (2nd Tuesday @ 10:00 am) as an advisory body that recommends purposes, funding, acquisitions, promotions and other activities relative to tourism development tax funds.
[ Meeting Times/Minutes - Tourism Web Page ]