Residents can apply for Citizen Boards and Councils | Business

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Hillsborough County Commissioners are seeking residents to serve on several County citizen advisory boards and councils.

Residents interested in seeking appointment must be registered voters in Hillsborough County.

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 June 14, 2012. Appointments will be scheduled for a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in July 2012.

To Apply, explore on one of the following avenues:

• Pick up an application in the Commissioners’ reception area on the second floor of County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in downtown Tampa.
• Call the Boards and Councils Coordinator at 813-272-5826
• Visit the county’s website at: www.hillsboroughcounty.org. Click on the “County Commission” link on the left-hand side of the page, then the “Advisory Boards and Committees” sublink. The "Application Questionnaire For County Appointments" is in the middle of the page. The form can be filled out, and then scanned and emailed, faxed, hand-delivered or mailed. 

The Boards and Councils with availability are:

Public Library Board: this 12 member Board works with the Board of County Commissioners regarding the operation of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System, including future planning and policy developments.

Four terms are expiring.  Terms are for three years.  Positions are specified as one resident each from Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4. Please note that the new districts are in effect for these appointments.  Appointment to this Board is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Meeting schedule: Monthly, fourth Thursday, 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Luann Finley, Director of Board Services, at 813-272-5826.

Information courtesy of Hillsborough County Administration.