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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Reviews the established policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations etc. and recommends to Mayor and City Council specific initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing. 9 members. MEETINGS: 2nd. Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. (March)

AUDIT BOARD: Advises City Council on financial and audit matters. 5 members, at least four having financial experience. MEETINGS: Quarterly, 2:00 p.m.. (August)

BUILDING & FIRE CODES BOARD OF APPEAL: Hears appeals from decisions by the Fire Chief and Building Official in resolving conflicts between the Building and Fire prevention Codes. 7 members. MEETINGS: 1st. Fridays, 9:00 a.m. (January) 

CERTIFICATION BOARD:  The Board reviews evidence presented by minority and women-owned business enterprises to prove their compliance with the definitions of such businesses, and issues certification or recognition to those businesses that comply. The  7 members. MEETINGS: Last Wednesday each month, 8:30 a.m. (May)

CHAPTER 57 REVIEW BOARD:  Reviews complaints of racial, religious, gender and ethnic discrimination as well as appeals from denials of certification of minority and women owned businesses. 7 members. 2 year terms.  MEETINGS:  3rd Thursday, 9:15 a.m. (June) 

CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD: Advises the Police Chief with regard to citizen complaints and departmental investigations thereof, and with regard to Departmental policies pertaining to use of force and police conduct toward the citizenry. 9 members. City Residency Required. MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday, 8 a.m. (October)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Administers and enforces the Civil Service Act and Code of Rules for firefighters and police officers; provides examinations, maintains eligibility lists, conducts investigations and hears appeals. 5 members, 3-year terms. MEETINGS: Bi-monthly, 6:00 p.m. (December)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD: Hears and decides alleged violations of City Codes. 7 members; City Residency Required. 3-year terms. Requires Financial Disclosure. MEETINGS: 2nd Wednesday, 9 a.m. (September)

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Works to revitalize and preserve property values, reduce present and prevent future deterioration, and encourage development in the district. 5 members, with principal residence, employment, place of business, or ownership of realty in the development area; 3 year terms. MEETINGS: 4th Wednesday, 3 p.m. (June)

FAMILIES, PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: Advises and assists Council in establishing city-wide comprehensive system of supervised recreational, cultural & educational facilities & programs; advises as to the proper care & management of facilities & charging rental fees for use of such facilities; establishes a comprehensive system of supervised recreation; considers City funding requests; enlists citizens' support. Not more than 9 members. MEETINGS: 3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m. (September)

HARRY P. LEU GARDENS BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Controls, operates, manages and maintains Harry P. Leu Gardens. 7-9 members. MEETINGS: 4th Wednesday, 7:45 a.m. (January)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD: Promotes welfare of City through preservation and protection of historic structures, sites, monuments and areas. Recommends to Municipal Planning Board establishment of historic districts, designation of historic landmarks, and holds public hearings.  9 members. City Residency Required. MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday, 4 p.m. (October)

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ORLANDO: A non‑profit public corporation with all necessary powers to conduct and operate accommodations at the lowest possible rate, and consistent with decent, safe and sanitary standards. 7 members; 4‑year terms. MEETINGS: 3rd. Thursday, 2 p.m. (January)

MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN FOLK ART BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Advises the City on development, management and operation issues for the Mennello Museum. 13 members; 2-year terms. MEETINGS: 2nd. Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., Bi-Monthly. (January)

*MUNICIPAL PLANNING BOARD: Local planning agency responsible for Growth Management Program; prepares comprehensive plan of municipal improvements; reviews plats; recommends zoning and other land development regulations; coordinates land development and regulatory functions of other City boards by consolidating recommendations to City Council. 11 members; City residents. Requires Financial Disclosure. MEETINGS: 3rd Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. (July)

NOMINATING BOARD: Recommends qualified individuals for appointments to City and Multi‑jurisdictional boards. Recruits applicants with the interest, expertise and time for board service. Plans orientation sessions for board members. 9 members. MEETINGS: 2nd Wednesday, 8 a.m. (May)

CRIMINAL NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD: Hears complaints on allegations that any place or premises constitutes a public nuisance after being used on more than two occasions as the site for unlawful sale/delivery of controlled substances. 5 members. MEETINGS: 2nd. Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., as called. (February)

ORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION: Created by Special Act of Florida Legislature in 1923 to manage the municipal water and electric service. 5 members (customers and qualified electors residing within OUC service area): The Mayor of Orlando and at least 2 members must reside in the City, and at least one member must reside in the unincorporated service area. 4‑year terms. MEETINGS: 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m. (December)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD: Establishes a Public Art Master Plan; recommends specific projects, selection of art works, landscaping and architectural enhancements. 9 members. MEETINGS: 2nd. Monday, 3:00 p.m. @ Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Drive (March) 

VEHICLES FOR HIRE APPEAL BOARD: Acts as an advisor to the Mayor & City Council on matters concerning the Vehicle for Hire Industry & services. Adopts rules and regulations to govern its operation and activities & hear appeals from an administrative decision or interpretation of the Vehicles for Hire Administrator. 5 members. MEETINGS: 2nd. Thursday, 8:15 a.m. (November)

*ZONING ADJUSTMENT, BOARD OF: Makes recommendations on certain special exceptions and variances to Code Chapter 65 and appeals from determinations by the Zoning and Appearance Review Officials. 9 members; City residents and taxpayers. Requires Financial Disclosure.. MEETINGS: 4th Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. (July)

MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL BOARDS

ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL DEVELOPMENT BOARD: A nonprofit corporation which plans and implements projects intended to revitalize Orange Blossom Trail. 9 members; 3 City appointees, 4 -year terms. MEETINGS: 1st Monday, 7:30 a.m. (January)

ORANGE COUNTY CIVIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY: Plans, develops, constructs, improves, and operates facilities for conventions, expositions, civic, cultural, recreational, athletic and similar activities. 11 members (4 City residents representing Orlando). 3-year terms. MEETINGS: 3rd. Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. (December)

ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Adopts bylaws and establishes policies on operation of Library. 5 members appointed by County Commissioners with 2 nominated by City Council. 4-year terms. MEETINGS: 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m (December)

EXCEPT AS NOTED, A MAJORITY OF BOARD MEMBERS SHALL BE CITY RESIDENTS. BOARDS PRECEDED BY AN ASTERISK (*) REQUIRE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. MONTHS IN ( ) INDICATE WHEN APPOINTMENTS ARE CONSIDERED.

Prepared by the City Clerk's Office (407-246-2251)
February, 2005