Advisory Boards

APPLY FOR AN ADVISORY BOARD

You must complete an application to be considered for an open position on any Manatee County advisory board. The County Commission appoints members for each board. Vacant seats can be found within an individual advisory board. Applications are only accepted when a seat term is up, or a vacant seat needs to be filled. Announcements for open seats can be found at the bottom of this page.

Apply for an Advisory Board Seat

Positions are advertised as openings become available. Applications are accepted only when an open position is advertised.
Membership requirements, meeting frequency and length of terms vary by board.
Membership on certain advisory boards, committees, and commissions requires financial disclosure or the submission of other information.
Eligibility for membership on certain advisory boards, committees, and commissions requires a valid voter registration card.
Advisory boards operate in the sunshine, as expressed in Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law. All meetings and documents are open for public attendance and inspection. Advisory board applications are public documents and can be viewed by anyone who makes a public record request.
Advisory boards, committees or commissions having the authority to make factual determinations, review permit applications, issue permits, grant variances, or impose fines exercise a part of the County’s sovereign powers and members are prohibited by Florida law from holding more than one such position. If you currently hold another state, municipal or county government appointment, County staff will assist in confirming your eligibility to serve on the board for which you are applying.

ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES and COMMISSIONS

For questions regarding a specific advisory board, committee, or commission, please contact the County Staff Liaison associated with the specific board.