A community’s greatest resource is its citizens, and Boynton Beach offers a wide variety of voluntary citizen Advisory Boards that enable you to get involved. By serving on an advisory board, you can help the City Commission can gain valuable information and insights that enable commissioners to make better decisions.
At the December 7 Commission meeting, commissioners will be making appointments to the City’s boards. These include the Arts Commission, Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals, Cemetery Board, Code Compliance Board, Community Relations Board, Education and Youth Advisory Board, Library Board, Planning and Development Board, Recreation and Parks Board, Senior Advisory Board and Veterans Advisory Commission. In naming citizens to these boards, commissioners look for people who have an interest or experience in the area of service and the necessary expertise to help accomplish the goals and objectives of the specific advisory group.
Regular and alternate members for the boards are appointed to terms of five years or less. Applicants must be registered voters to be eligible for appointment; most boards require residency within the City limits. Applications are accepted continuously and vacancies are filled as needed. However, the application deadline for the December 7 meeting is December 2. Most boards meet monthly and a recording secretary from the City Clerk’s office attends each meeting to create minutes that accurately reflect the discussions and actions of the individual boards.
A short explanation of each board and the meeting dates for each board, plus an application, may be found in the City Clerk’s office in City Hall or by visiting the City’s web page.
Citizen Advisory Boards are a vital part of the governmental process in Boynton Beach. By serving on an Advisory Board, you can make a meaningful contribution to the quality of life we all enjoy in Boynton Beach. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office, (561) 742-6060.
