City boards

From time to time, the city council is asked to fill vacancies on our boards. These boards run the gamut, from parks to pensions. Rather than ask every time, I was hoping to generate a list of folks who have an interest in serving. I would like to broaden the potential nominees so that we can ensure that our boards are staffed with thoughtful, informed people who will help move this city forward. [We are looking for nominees for the Parks and Recreation Board and the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeal, due on Friday, if you are interested....]

Please look over the list of boards, and let me know if there are any that appeal to you. Also, please let me know a little bit about you (perhaps a resume) so that I will be able to share it with council when making a nomination. You do not necessarily need a particular expertise to be on some of the boards, but a word or two about your interest in that board would be welcome. Rest assured that I won't nominate you without double-checking with you when a vacancy arises--I understand how life changes and something that might seem like a good idea at the time might not work well later.

• Affordable Housing Advisory Committee -joint appointment with county
  
• Architectural Review Board- specific residency requirements
  
• Area Housing Commission
  
• Board of Trustees Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund - city residency requirement
  
• Board of Trustees Police Officer's Retirement Fund - city residency requirement
• Civil Service Board - city residency requirement
  
• Code Enforcement Board - city residency requirement, employment preferences
• Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeal - professional requirement
• Downtown Improvement Board - appointed by Mayor, property owners downtown
  
• Enterprise Zone Advisory Board - some professional requirements
• Environmental Advisory Board - some professional requirements
• Fire Education Incentive Board
• Fire Prevention Board of Appeals - professional expertise requirements
• Gateway Review Board - some professional and property holding requirements
• General Pension Board - city resident
• Human Relations Commission
• Human Services Appropriations Committee
• International Relations Advisory Board - mayoral appointment
• Parks and Recreation Board
• Planning Board - city residency requirement
  
• West Florida Public Library - city residency requirement
• Zoning Board of Adjustment - city residency requirement

Let me know if any of these boards appeal to you, or if you have any questions about them. Thanks for your willingness to serve.