Jackson County has several volunteer-based citizen boards, committees, commissions and task forces that need residents to serve as members.
There are many different types of boards and committees that support the County. Some are temporary and only meet for a short time. They may help make decisions or recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on a specific topic. Others are permanent groups that were created as part of State or local law. There are committees that assist with everything from health issues to social issues, criminal justice, elderly, planning and land use, parks, libraries, housing, and human relations.
Current Openings:
Jackson County Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission is seeking volunteers to serve on the recommending committee to the Board of County Commissioners. The Commission is composed of seven members and are appointed with staggered three-year terms. One vacancy is available for a representative from District 3.
The Planning Commission is obligated to interpret and advise the County Commission on the adoption of and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as well as land use applications filed pursuant to state statute or existing county ordinances. All meetings of the local Planning Commission are public meetings and are considered part of public records operating under the Sunshine Law.
Regular meetings of the Planning Commission are held in the Jackson County Board Room located at 2864 Madison Street, Marianna on the first and third Monday of each month. Meetings are scheduled at 5:00 pm. For more information, please contact the Planning Division of Community Development at 850-482-9637 or visit the website at https://jacksoncountyfl.gov/services/community-development/planning-division/
Jackson County History Museum Steering Committee
Position
The Jackson County Tourist Development Council Executive Director (JCTDC) is seeking
volunteers to serve on the advisory committee involved in guiding the planning process for the
Jackson County History Museum at Endeavor Park, formerly known as the Dozier School for
Boys.
Committee Description
This 9-member committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Jackson County Board of
County Commissioners and to the Jackson County Tourist Development Council on matters
related to the planning and development of the Jackson County History Museum. Appointments
are made by the County Commissioners. Members are expected to attend meetings monthly
with assigned tasks to complete in a timely manner. Applicants should anticipate spending 2-3
hours monthly between meetings and tasks.
Members are selected from the following backgrounds:
- Historian or Historical Research
- Education (High school or collegiate level preferred)
- Legal
- Government
- Non-profit
- Business Development
- Events and Program Development
- Sales or Financial
Vacancies: 3 Current Vacancies from any of the above sectors.
Meeting Date: Monthly – The Second Wednesday each month
Meeting Location: Jackson County Visitor Center – 4318 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL
Meeting Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
For additional information, please contact:
Kelsi Jackson
jacksonk@jacksoncountyfl.gov
(850) 482-8061
See below for a full list of current Jackson County Boards and Committees
- Jackson County Planning Commission
- Tri-County Community Council
- Tri-County Airport Authority
- Value Adjustment Board
- Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- CareerSource Chipola Board
- Regional Opportunity Florida Board
- Panhandle Public Library Coopertive System (PPLCS) Board
- J-Trans Board
- Tourist Development Council
- Jackson County History Museum Committee
If you are interested in serving the community as a committee member. Please follow the link below to download and complete an application form and return it to the Jackson County Administration Office, 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, FL 32448. Committee applications are kept on file and reviewed as necessary to fill vacancies.
For additional information or to get answers to general questions, contact Sarah Sun, Human Resources Director, at (850) 482-9633 or send an e-mail to info@jacksoncountyfl.gov.
Click here to view a copy of the Jackson County Board – Committee Members Policy