Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee assists in the development of the affordable housing plan. The advisory committee is cooperatively staffed by the local housing department and the local planning department to ensure an integrated approach to the work of the advisory committee. Their main focus is the review of established policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and the local government comprehensive plan and to make recommendations of any specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing. The committee must submit a report every three years to the Board of County Commissioners that includes those recommendations and further evaluates the implementation of any approved affordable housing incentives. This report then goes to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The law requires the committees to have eleven members in various categories involved with affordable housing.

Board of County Commissioners (regarding land development regulations)
The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) reviews and approves or denies changes within the land development regulations. The BCC may approve the proposed applications, approve the proposed application with modifications, disapprove the proposed application, or continue the public hearing at its discretion to an announced time and date certain without the need for republication of notice.

Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustment acts on variances to the Zoning Code.  They meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., 4^th floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043.

Clay County Utility Authority
The Clay County Utility Authority (“CCUA”) was created for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, financing, owning, managing, providing, promoting, improving, expanding, maintaining, operating, fostering over time the development of regional water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility systems, as described in its enabling legislation, Chapter 94-491, House Bill 2299, effective October 1994, and is governed by its Board of Supervisors. CCUA’s Board of Supervisors is comprised of seven (7) board members who must be qualified electors of Clay County, as well as ratepayers.

In accordance with its enabling legislation, the Clay County Board of Commissioners shall consider but not be required to appoint members with business, real estate development, engineering, and accounting backgrounds. The board members shall serve no more than two consecutive 3-year terms. CCUA holds its regular meetings the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM, in their Board Meeting Room, located at 3176 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg and may hold more frequent special meetings. For further information, please contact CCUA at (904) 213-2401.

Construction Trade Qualifying Board
The Construction Trade Qualifying Board (CTQB) is comprised of nine members. This Board deals with issues regarding county licensed contractors that can not be resolved by the BCC Development Services Building Division. When necessary the meetings are scheduled the first Monday of the month. This Board requires that there be Journeyman craftsmen with a certificate issued by Clay County in the categories of an electrician, plumber, and HARV; and, Master craftsmen with a certificate issued by Clay County in the categories of an electrician, plumber and HARV; one citizen at-large, one general contractor, and one engineer/architect. For further information please contact Carol Waterrose at (904) 284-6308 or 269-6308.

Fleming Island Advisory Committee
The Fleming Island Advisory Committee (FIAC) was established in 1979 for the orderly development of Fleming Island and is still very active. The committee consists of 10 residents of the Fleming Island area. If interested in serving when a vacancy occurs, contact Diane Walker at (904) 269-6347 or 284-6347; or Ann Mitchell at (904) 269-6352 or 284-6352. To view the Fleming Island Advisory Committee Minutes, please click on the Minutes link below.  Upcoming meetings will be announced in advance on the front page of this website.

Fleming Island Advisory Committee Minutes

Historical Commission
The Historical Commission is an advisory board to the BCC pertaining to Clay County history. The Commission meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For further information, contact Diane Walker at (904) 269-6347.

Historical Commission Minutes

Housing Finance Authority
The Housing Finance Authority (HFA) of Clay County was created to provide safe, sanitary, and decent housing; to encourage investment by private enterprise and stimulation of construction and rehabilitation of housing through the use of public funds. When the market is favorable, obtain funds through issuing Bonds at relatively low interest rates making them available to eligible citizens of Clay County for low to moderate income at reasonable mortgage loan interest rates. The HFA meets the third Wednesday of the month, 9:00 a.m., fourth floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043.

Lake Asbury Municipal Service Benefit District
The Lake Asbury Municipal Service Benefit District (LAMSBD) was established for the purpose to ensure the continued maintenance, improvements and prevention of deterioration of the lakes known as Lake Asbury, South Lake Asbury, and Lake Ryan in Clay County for weed control of the lakes, spill-way construction and maintenance, repair, replacement and cleaning of french drains in the lakes and dams, paving and maintenance of dams and easements, installation of guard rails on the dams, elevation of the dams, repair, replacement and construction of dames as needed, landscaping, maintenance and mowing, informing the District’s constituents of their activities – both proposed and ongoing. All members serving on this Board must reside in the boundaries of the Lake Asbury District. For further information please contact the LAMSBD Secretary Marie Mathews at (904) 284-4353.

Visit their website for minutes and updates at www.lakeasbury.us

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission’s (PC) purpose is to review and make recommendations to the BCC regarding land development regulations that includes the Comprehensive Plan, rezoning, and plats. The PC is advisory only and shall not be binding upon the Board of County Commissioners. The PC meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor to the Administration Building, 477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043. For further information please contact Wanda Mears at (904) 284-6301 and (904) 269-6301.

Tourist Development Council
Tourist Development Council The Tourist Development Council (TDC) is comprised of nine (9) members. Six (6) of the nine (9) members must be involved in the tourist industry and of those six (6), "not less than three (3), or more than four (4) shall be owners or operators" of those types of establishments. Meetings are held monthly. The TDC administers funds received from the Tourist Development Tax and oversees and recommends ways to promote Clay County as a desirable tourist destination. For Further information please contact Wanda Mears at (904) 284-6301 and (904) 269-6301.

The Transportation Advisory Commission
The Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) provides recommendations to the County Commission on issues pertaining to road improvements and transportation planning.  This body meets the first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m., Orange Park Town Hall, 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL, 32073. For further information contact Wanda Mears at (904) 284-6301 and (904) 269-6301.

Value Adjustment Board
The Clay County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) is governed under the provisions of Chapter 194, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D-10, Florida Administrative Code. The VAB comprises 5 members: two county commissioners, one citizen appointed by the commissioners, one school district member, and one citizen appointed by the district. The VAB meets during the Fall and early Winter to oversee the administrative proceedings held for the purpose of providing citizens an opportunity to file petitions challenging the determinations of the Property Appraiser regarding exemption and valuation issues. Special Magistrates hired by the BCC conduct the hearings on the petitions and make written recommendations to the Value Adjustment Board. The VAB meets for the purpose of acting on the recommendations and also for the purpose of hearing any appeals from the recommendations of the Special Magistrates. The VAB also meets to conduct organizational duties and to certify the tax rolls. The recent changes in Florida law may impose additional duties on the VAB. In order to qualify under the law, the county appointee must own homestead property in Clay County, Florida and the district appointee must own commercial property. The issues which may come up during the VAB process involve Florida law governing exemptions, ad valorem and intangible property valuations, Florida law governing assessments, procedural issues concerning the conduct of the hearing or meeting, the statutory and common law governing the VAB process, sunshine law, and due process issues. The appointee cannot be a member or an employee of any taxing authority, and may not be a person who represents property owners in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes. The term of the appointment is for one year but the applicant may be reappointed. For more information contact Fran Moss, Chief Assistant County Attorney, (904) 269-6377.
 

If you are interested in serving on one of the BCC Boards, Commissions, or Committees, please click on the application form, fill it out, and submit it. You may submit only one application for each committee vacancy. A new application must be submitted for each committee vacancy. Applications will not be kept after a vacancy has been filled.

Clay County Utility Authority
The Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) is seeking three (3) individuals to volunteer their service as a member of their authority for Seats 2, 3, and 4; whose terms will expire September 30, 2008. All members must be qualified electors of Clay County, as well as ratepayers who may have backgrounds in business, real estate development, engineering, and accounting. Interested parties may apply using the online application. All applicants will be considered at the September 9, 2008 Board of County Commissioner's Meeting. If you have any questions or concerns please contact CCUA at (904) 213-2401.

Value Adjustment Board
CITIZEN MEMBER NEEDED FOR APPOINTMENT TO CLAY COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD. (deadline for submission of applications: 7-16-08)  The Board of County Commissioners of Clay County, Florida (BCC) is soliciting applications from the citizens of Clay County, Florida for appointment to the Clay County Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The Clay County Value Adjustment Board is governed under the provisions of Chapter 194, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D-10, Florida Administrative Code. The Value Adjustment Board meets during the Fall and early Winter to oversee the administrative proceedings held for the purpose of providing citizens an opportunity to file petitions challenging the determinations of the Property Appraiser regarding exemption and valuation issues. Special Magistrates hired by the BCC conduct the hearings on the petitions and make written recommendations to the Value Adjustment Board. The VAB meets for the purpose of acting on the recommendations and also for the purpose of hearing any appeals from the recommendations of the Special Magistrates. The recent changes in Florida law may impose additional duties on the VAB. The VAB also meets to conduct organizational duties and to certify the tax rolls. The meetings and public hearings are informal. In order to qualify under the law, the appointee must own homestead property in Clay County, Florida. The issues which may come up during the VAB process involve Florida law governing exemptions, ad valorem and intangible property valuations, Florida law governing assessments, procedural issues concerning the conduct of the hearing or meeting, the statutory and common law governing the VAB process, sunshine law, and due process issues. Clerical support for the VAB and special magistrates is provided by the County. The appointee must own homestead property in Clay County and cannot be a member or an employee of any taxing authority, and may not be a person who represents property owners in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes. The term of the appointment is for one year but the applicant may be reappointed. Service on the VAB is unpaid. In addition, the County will not reimburse for any expenses or mileage incurred in traveling to the Clay County Administration Building in Green Cove Springs, Florida where the meetings of the VAB take place. In order to apply, please click on the application form above, fill it out, and submit it on line or by mail to Fran Moss, Chief Assistant County Attorney, P. O. Box 1366, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043. More information may be obtained about the duties and responsibilities of the VAB by contacting Fran Moss, at (904) 269-6377 during regular business hours.

Tourist Development Council (TDC)
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) is seeking one individual interested in volunteering their service as a member of the TDC. There is a vacancy for a citizen/business position. Members of the TDC must meet the following criteria: Must be a resident of Clay County, must be an elector, and must be an owner or operator of a motel/hotel, recreational vehicle park, or other tourist accommodations in the County that is subject to the tax. Meetings are held quarterly or on a as-needed basis. The TDC administers funds received from the Tourist Development Tax and oversees and recommends ways to promote Clay County as a desirable tourist destination. For further information please contact Wanda Mears at (904) 529-3829 or (904) 541-3829.

Lake Asbury Municipal Service Benefit District
The LAMSBD is seeking an individual interested in volunteering their service as a member of the LAMBSBD for Seat 3. All applicants must live within the Lake Asbury district boundaries. The committee members serve in the capacity of a owner association to ensure the continued maintenance, improvement and prevention of deterioration of the lakes known as Lake Asbury, South Lake Asbury, and Lake Ryan in Clay County, Florida described in Ordinance 85-33 adopted May 14, 1985. Members serve for a period of four (4) years, with staggered even and odd seat terms. All odd terms expired in November, 2006. For further information please contact LAMSBD Secretary Marie Mathewson at (904) 282-4353.

Construction Trade Qualifying Board
The Construction Trade Qualifying board (CTQB) is seeking several individuals interested in volunteering their service as a member of their board. This Board deals with issues regarding county licensed contractors that can not be resolved by the BCC Development Services Building Division. There are openings for an Engineer or Architect, Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman HARV, Master Plumber, Master HARV, and a Master Electrician. All members must possess a certificate issued by the County. For further information please contact Carol Waterrose at (904) 284-6375 or 269-6375.

Library Board of Trustees
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees (LBT) is seeking individuals interested in volunteering their service as a member. There is an At-Large vacancy for Penney Farms, an At-Large vacancy for Keystone Heights, and there will be a vacancy for District 4 on October 1, 2008. The LBT is an advisory Board with no power to commit the County to any policies, or to incur any financial obligation, or to create any liability on behalf of the County.

BCC Committee Meeting Information

Committee	Commissioner Chairman/Vice	Meeting
Finance	Comm. Rutledge Comm. Conkey	Mondays following the BCC Meetings 2:00 p.m., MR
Policy, Rules & Human Services	Comm. Conkey Comm. Rutledge	As Needed
Transportation/Infrastructure	Comm. Fitzgerald Comm. Stewart	As Needed
Quality of Life	Comm. Stewart Comm. Conkey	As Needed
Audit Committee	Comm. Bush Comm. Fitzgerald	Quarterly
Tourist Development Council	Comm. Stewart	As Needed
Transportation Disadvantaged	Comm. Conkey	As Needed
Council on Aging Liaison	Comm. Stewart
Keystone Lake Advisory Council	Comm. Stewart	As Needed
Metropolitan Planning Organization	Comm. Bush  Comm. Conkey	Monthly
Northeast Florida Regional Council	Comm. Rutledge  Bill Basford Comm. Stewart	Monthly
Putnam-Clay-Flagler EOC	SHIP Coordinator
River Keeper	Comm. Bush
School Board Liaison	Comm. Bush
WorkSource	Comm. Conkey
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency	Comm. Stewart
Economic Development Meeting (Chamber)	Comm. Rutledge
Board of Directors Meeting (Chamber)	Comm. Fitzgerald
Government Affairs (Chamber)	Comm. Fitzgerald
Legislative Committee (NEFRC)	Comm. Rutledge
Affordable Housing Task Force (NEFRC)	Comm. Conkey
Juvenile Justice