CITY OF LAKE WALES- City staff is accepting expressions of interest to serve on City boards. Residents are encouraged to get involved and engage in the decision-making process as it relates to community governance. Check out the list of vacancies below, and apply here: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/formcenter/citizen-board-application-form-18/citizen-board-application-form-83
(1) Code Enforcement Board – Members are appointed by the City Commission. The board consists of seven (7) members. Whenever possible, membership shall include an architect, a businessperson, a realtor, an engineer, a general contractor, and a subcontractor. Members must be residents. There are 2 alternate positions (3-year term)
- An interview process is necessary for new applicants only.
- Members are required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests.
- Current vacancies: 2 regular and 2 alternates
2) Tree Advisory Board – Members are appointed by the City Commission.
The tree advisory board shall study and advise city administration on the inventory of trees on city-maintained property.
The board consists of five (5) members. A majority of members must live or own property in city limits. (3-year term)
- There is no interview process requirement for applicants applying for appointment to this board.
- Members are not required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests.
- Current vacancies – 1 Vacancy
3) Board of Adjustment and Appeals – Members are appointed by the City Commission.
This board hears and decides appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, decision or determination of the administrative official in the enforcement of zoning regulations.
The board consists of five (5) members. Members must be residents. (3-year term)
- An interview process is necessary for new applicants only.
- Members are required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests.
- Current Vacancies: 2 Vacancies
4) Historic District Regulatory Board – Members are appointed by the City Commission.
The purpose of the historic board is to administer the regulations within this chapter pertaining to historic districts.
The board consists of five (5) members, of which 50% of the members shall reside or own property within the City. Members shall be chosen to provide expertise in the following disciplines to the extent such professionals are available in the community: historic preservation, architecture, architectural history, curation, conservation, anthropology, building construction, landscape architecture, planning, urban design, and regulatory procedures. (3-year term)
- An interview process is necessary for new applicants only.
- Members are required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests.
- Current vacancies – 1 Vacancy
