County Seeks Advisory Board Members

Volusia County residents interested in getting involved with Volusia County government, advisory board membership are available, including several business and economic development-related boards, according to a county media release. The Volusia County Council is seeking applicants for positions on 19 advisory boards that make recommendations on topics affecting the county.

The advisory boards were established to give citizens input into what happens in their community and to advise the County Council on matters that affect residents and their county government. Applicants should have the expertise necessary to accomplish the board’s objectives, a reputation for integrity and community service, and an interest or experience in the area of board service desired, the release states.

Applicants will be accepted for the following boards:

Agri-Business Interrelationship Committee

Animal Control Advisory Board

Children and Families Advisory Board

Code Enforcement Board (applicants must be an architect, businessperson, engineer, general contractor, subcontractor or realtor)

Cultural Council

Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities Commission

ECHO Advisory Committee

Educational Facilities Authority

Environmental and Natural Resources Advisory Committee

Halifax Area Advertising Authority

Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida

Historic Preservation Board

Housing Finance Authority

Planning and Land Development Authority

Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority

Tourist Development Board

Value Adjustment Board

Volusia Forever Advisory Committee

Volusia Growth Management Commission

West Volusia Advertising Authority

According to the release, applicants must live in Volusia County and should have the expertise necessary to accomplish the board’s objectives, a reputation for integrity and community service, and an interest or experience in the board’s purview. Members will be selected by the Volusia County Council. Applications and more information are available at https://www.volusia.org/advisory.