CITY ADVISORY BOARDS SEEKING NEW VOLUNTEER MEMBERS
Advisory board members are an integral part of the policy development process in Lake Worth's government, and the role of a board member is to research and make recommendations or suggestions to the City Commission on various topics of public concern. Currently, the City is seeking volunteers to serve on the various boards listed below. If you are interested in devoting your time and efforts to improving the quality of life in our community, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 586-1662 for a Voluntary Advisory Board application or visit the City's website at www.lakeworth.org for an application. Just select City Residents, Voluntary Boards for more information on each board or to download an application. All applications must be received in the City Clerk's Office no later than 5:00 PM on July 29, 2011. A special City Commission meeting will be held in City Hall at 5:30 PM on Thursday, August 11, 2011, and if needed, at 5:30 PM on Friday, August 12, 2011, to interview and appoint those board applicants who applied for vacant positions. Applicants' interview date and time will be posted on the City's website at www.lakeworth.org no later than August 3, 2011. Just select City Government, City Commission, City Commission Agendas for either the August 11 or August 12, 2011, agendas.
Bd. of Signs Appeals: The Board members hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or interpretation made in the enforcement of use of signs as communicated in the City. The members also hear requests for and grant variances for the erection of new signs in the City. The members also function as the Planning & Zoning and Nuisance Abatement Boards. Members serve three-year terms and meet on an as-needed basis
Bd. of Trustees-Firefighters' Pension Board: The Board members shall administer the Relief and Pension Fund and decide all claims to relief. Members serve two-year terms and the meetings are scheduled by the members.
City Recreation Advisory Board: The Board members assist in promoting community awareness and involvement in recreation programs and initiate and assist the City in planning for future facility and program needs. The members shall consult with and advise the City Manager, Recreation Manager and City Commission in matters affecting recreation policies, program, finances and future land or facility capital projects related to the total community recreation program and to its long-range plans. The members serve three-year terms and meet at 6:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month.
City Tree Board: The Board members establish policy and provide standards within the City landscape ordinance for tree preservation and protection, both public and private. The policy would include, but not be limited to providing educational materials on proper planting, pruning techniques and insect and disease control; planting native species; inventory existing trees; permit guidelines, including rules for tree removal; opportunities for citizen involvement; and City tree sales. The members should recommend the planting of trees, which would provide a continuing shade canopy into the future. The members serve three-year terms and meet at 5:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month.
Community Relations Board: The Board members serve to promote amicable relations among the racial and cultural groups within the community. The members shall consult with and advise the City Manager and City Commission in matters affecting law enforcement policies and community relations. The members serve three-year terms and meet at 6:00 PM on the second Monday of each month.
Finance Advisory Board: The Board members serve to promote transparency in the City's budget process and allow for additional citizen input on major financial decisions. The members shall consult with and advise the City Manager and City Commission in matters affecting the annual operating budget, capital improvement program and all financial policies. The members serve three-year terms and meet at 5:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month.
Library Board: The Board members are responsible for recommending expenditures from the Library Trust Fund and the Simpkin Trust Fund, advise the Library Director on issues of policy and service and participate in the long-range planning process. The members serve five-year terms and meet at 5:30 PM on the fourth Thursday of March, June, September, and December.
Nuisance Abatement Board: The Board members hear complaints and evidence relating to the existence of public nuisance on premises located in the City. The members also function as the Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Sign Appeals. The members serve three-year terms and meet no less than once every two months or more often as the demand necessitates.
Planning & Zoning Board: The Board members review and approve site plans for three-units or more of residential development and all commercial development. The members also review community appearance and have the ability to grant variances from the Lake Worth Zoning Code. The members also serve as the Board of Sign Appeals and Nuisance Abatement Board. The members serve three-year terms and meet at 6:00 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Sister City Board: The Board members make recommendations and provide information concerning the sister city program as well as other matters of interest, which are related to this program. The members initiate, plan, sponsor, organize and promote cultural exchanges. The members also provide support for international economic development programs, which the City supports, and acts as the City's official hosts for international guests. The members serve two-year terms and meet at 6:00 PM on the third Thursday of each month.
