Boards Information and Application

TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA

Advisory Boards and Committees are vital to the Town of Highland Beach.  We value citizens' participation in the democratic process as it is an integral part of municipal government. Boards and Committees play an essential role in Town government by meeting as needed to listen to residents, research and review information, report their findings and, when required, make recommendations to the Town Commission. 

Current Board Vacancies:

  • Code Enforcement Board -  One vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 30, 2025
  • Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board - One vacancy for a three-year term
  • Planning Board - One for a three-year term

Residents interested in serving on an Advisory Board or Committee can submit an electronic Board Application. 

Town Commission appoints all members. Members shall serve a three-year term and no more than six (6) consecutive years. A member absent from three (3) consecutive meetings will be considered a resignation subject to automatic acceptance.

 

Description of Boards and Committees

Board of Adjustment and Appeals (Quasi-Judicial)

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals review and hear appeals relevant to applications for variances. It acts on matters pertaining to requests for variances as provided in the Zoning Code of Town's code of ordinances; and also approves or denies a request for a variance. 

MEETING: The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meets on the Third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM, on an as-needed basis.

Code Enforcement Board (Quasi-Judicial)

the Code Enforcement Program is mandated by Chapter 162 of the Florida Statute. The Code Enforcement Board or a special magistrate shall enforce and have jurisdiction to enforce all technical codes in force in the town, including, but not limited to, occupational license, fire, building, zoning, and sign codes. It will proceed to hear the cases. Appointments to this board shall be on the basis of experience or interest in the fields of zoning and building control.

The qualification of the membership shall include an architect, a businessman, an engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a realtor.

MEETING: The Code Enforcement Board meets on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM, on an as-needed basis. 

Financial Advisory Board

The Financial Advisory Board is charged by the Town Commission to report and review on the impacts of legislative and administrative decisions on the Town's budget; review and report on the revenue sources and operational/capital expenditures and make recommendations that may favorably impact the Town's budget and overall financial condition; and review and make recommendations on Town financial policies including but not limited to: financial, purchasing, investment, budget and insurance.

MEETING: The Financial Review Advisory Board meets quarterly in the months of January, April, July, and October on the fourth Thursday at 3:00 PM, on an as-needed basis.

Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board

The Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board shall provide constructive advice and counsel to town departments and boards, and to the town commission with a broad outlook toward environmental and natural resources preservation, protection, and conservation.

MEETING: The Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board meets, on a quarterly basis, on an as-needed basis.

Planning Board (Quasi-Judicial)

The Planning Board acts in a decision-making capacity reviewing all matters of community planning, site plan reviews, plat reviews for subdivisions and any other division of land; and shall act in an advisory capacity making recommendations to the Town Commission pertaining to approval or denial of an application for development approval. It also serves as the local planning agency, pursuant to F.S. § 163.3161.

MEETINGS: The Planning Board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 9:30 am, on an as-needed basis.

To All Applicants:
The Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach adopted Resolution No. 19-029 R – Advisory Board and Committees Appointment Process Policy that all applicants are to complete and sign a Background Investigation waiver form authorizing the Town of Highland Beach Police Department to conduct a simple background investigation, which consists of employment history verification, affiliations and memberships, financial/credit report, and any criminal convictions. Please complete the attached Authority For Release of Information Form. This form must be signed in the presence of a notary and notarized.

Supporting Documents

PDF icon Application for Boards and Committees (1 MB)
This information is for consideration of appointment to a Town Board. Please complete and return this form to the Town Clerk, along with your resume and proof of residency such as a government issued identification or voter registration card. PLEASE NOTE: Florida Public Records Law is very broad. Documents relevant to town business is public records and is subject to public disclosure upon request. Your information provided within this application may therefore be subject to public disclosure.
PLEASE SELECT THE BOARD(S) / COMMITTEE(S) ON WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING IN NUMERICAL ORDER FROM 1 THROUGH 7, WITH 1 BEING YOUR FIRST CHOICE AND 7 THE LEAST CHOICE. (A description of the responsibilities of each Board can be found above this application.)
PLEASE MARK YES OR NO FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Are you a resident of Highland Beach? *
Are you a registered voter in Highland Beach/Palm Beach County, FL? *
Are you currently serving on a Town Board? *
Have you ever served on a Town Board/Committee? *
Are you willing to attend monthly board meetings? In (Person / Teleconferenc e) *
Per Town Code of Ordinance, I understand any member absence from three (3) consecutive meetings will be considered as resignation from the board/committee. *

Florida Law requires appointed members on the Planning and Board of Adjustment and Appeals Boards to file a Form 1 - Statement of Financial Interests Disclosure form on an annual basis.

Vetting by the Board Chairperson. The Chairperson of each Board shall interview the applicant and submit a memorandum of recommendation to the Town Clerk’s Office 14 days prior to the Town Commission Workshop Meeting for final appointment.

Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics requires appointed members to take the Code of Ethics Training every two (2) years.

I hereby certify that the statements and answers provided are true and accurate to the best if my knowledge.

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