Hillsborough County Commissioners are seeking residents to serve on several County citizen advisory boards and councils. These are voluntary positions, and members serve without compensation. Applicants may apply to more than one board, but may only serve on one board at a time.
The deadline for applying is February 21, 2013. Appointments will be scheduled for a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in March 2013.
An application, and additional information, is available at the County Center or on the Hillsborough County’s website at: www.hillsboroughcounty.org.
The boards and councils that have openings are:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD–advises and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and Affordable Housing Officer on issues affecting affordable housing development, and assists the County in developing new programs and policies in order to foster the development and preservation of attainable housing for those County residents who desire to live in safe, decent and affordable housing.
ANTI-BULLYING ADVISORY COMMITTEE–provides advice and recommendations to curb and eliminate all forms of bullying throughout Hillsborough County.
CHILD CARE FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD–advises the Board of County Commissioners on recommended amendments to the Child Care Facilities Ordinance; proposes additional rules and regulations to the County Commission which fulfill the intent and purpose of the Ordinance; and recommends and assists the Office of Child Care Licensing in the development and implementation of training materials for child care personnel. It also advises the Office of Child Care Licensing on all matters pertaining to child care facilities.
CHILD CARE LICENSING HEARING OFFICERS–conducts hearings and makes findings and recommendations in situations where an applicant for license or a current licensee requests a hearing because a license has been placed on probation, suspended, or revoked, or an administrative fine has been imposed by a hearing officer, pursuant to the Hillsborough County Child Care Homes Licensing Ordinance 05-9 and the Hillsborough County Child Care Facilities Ordinance 03-25, as amended by Hillsborough County Ordinance 04-25.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD–examines and advises division management on the development and operation of programs that treat children with special needs. The Board also advises on parent training programs, homeless and runaway youth programs, domestic violence programs, child care licensing, clinical outreach, and residential treatment programs for children in Hillsborough County.
COUNCIL ON AGING–advocates on behalf of older adults for the betterment of their well-being and furnishes input to the Division of Aging Services and the Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to the quality of life of older adults.
ELECTRICAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, APPEALS AND EXAMINERS–confirms the competency and integrity of applicants applying for electrical certification in the County, and takes a disciplinary action against those contractors that fail to comply with the Electrical Code.
FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME ADVISORY BOARD–annually reviews and advises the Board of County Commissioners on recommended amendments to the Family Child Care Home’s Licensing Ordinance or the Rules and Regulations Handbook, including recommending and assisting the local licensing agency in the development and implementation of training materials for child care personnel; advises the local licensing agency on matters of licensing policy, procedures and priorities; and proposes additional rules and regulations regarding the intent and purpose of the Ordinance.
HEALTH CARE ADVISORY BOARD–improves accessibility and efficiency of care for medically-poor residents of Hillsborough County through recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for fund allocation, coordination, planning, and monitoring of health care delivery systems.
HEALTH COUNCIL OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC.–works in collaboration with community-based organizations to identify, address and resolve health care issues of local concern. The Council collects and analyzes health care data, prepares special reports and publications, and educates the community about special health issues.
HISTORIC RESOURCES REVIEW BOARD–serves as an architectural review board for the protection of historic resources in unincorporated Hillsborough County. It recommends archaeological and historical sites to the Board of County Commissioners for landmark designation and reviews alterations and new construction on landmark sites or districts.
HISTORICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL–supports and facilitates a uniform historical marker program throughout the County, including the cities of Tampa, Plant City, and Temple Terrace, as well as organizations and other agencies who request assistance. It also provides the County Commission with support that complements the goals of historical preservation and education in Hillsborough County.
HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY–provides incentives to the private sector to relieve the shortage of affordable housing in Hillsborough County. Through partnership with lenders, builders and developers, the Authority has assisted thousands of first-time home-buyers through mortgage rates and innovative down payment assistance programs. The Authority has also assisted renters through its Multi-Family Bond programs which feature below-market rental rates to lower income individuals and families.
LAND USE APPEALS BOARD–hears appeals of decisions of the Land Use Hearing Officer on special use permits and variances from zoning regulations.
MECHANICAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, APPEALS AND EXAMINERS–confirms the competency and integrity of applicants applying for mechanical certification in the County, and takes disciplinary action against those contractors that fail to comply with the Mechanical Code.
PLUMBING AND GAS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, APPEALS AND EXAMINERS–governs the certification and/or compliance standards for plumbing and gas contractors doing work in Hillsborough County and enforces adherence to the standards set by the Plumbing and Gas Code. The Board members will be appointed by the governing bodies of the jurisdiction that choose to use the County’s Boards and enter into an interlocal agreement with Hillsborough County.
WATER CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE–makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding water conservation issues.