Be Part of the Village's Heritage Committee
Volunteers Wanted
We still have open slots for the Heritage Committee. Please read the information provided below and consider becoming a member of this important group.

Pursuant to Ordinance 2021-11, the Village of Palmetto Bay is seeking members to be appointed by the Village Council to the Heritage Committee (“HC”) for the Village’s twentieth (20th) anniversary.


COMMITTEE'S PURPOSE

To bring awareness about the history and heritage of the Village of Palmetto Bay through Village events in celebration of the Village's 20th anniversary. The Village was inaugurated in 2002, and as we celebrate the Village’s 20th anniversary, we continue to reminisce on the process that brought us to where we are today; a vibrant residential community. To learn more about “how we became a Village,” including the Village’s historical markers, please click HERE to explore the Village of Palmetto Bay through the years.


MISSION


To explore the heritage and history of the Village and advise on how to best incorporate this history and heritage into Village events. The Heritage Committee shall report its’ final recommendations to the Village Council no later than July 2022, on how the Village should incorporate the history and heritage of the Village into the Village’s twentieth (20th) year anniversary.

COMPOSITION


The Heritage Committee shall consist of five (5) Village members, one appointed by each member of the Village Council. Members may be: (a) a resident of the Village; or (b) be employed within the Village; or (c) own a property or business located in the Village.

The Chairperson and Secretary of the Heritage Committee shall be elected by the Committee Members. Committee Members cannot be current members of any Advisory Board, Committee, or Task Force in the Village. The Committee shall cease to exist immediately following their post celebration assessment meeting following the anniversary celebration to make observations and assess outcomes for the permanence of the event.


RECIPIENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Letter of Intent stating your philosophy and why you wish to serve on this Committee.

  • Current resume

  • Proof of Village of Palmetto Bay residency (must be a resident of the Village, or be employed within the Village, or own a property or business within the Village)

  • Three personal/professional references

MEETINGS

Pursuant to Section 2-63 of the Code of Ordinances, the Heritage Committee shall meet on the call of the Committee Chair, but in any event shall by a majority vote, set a meeting schedule for meetings throughout the year.

All meetings of the Heritage Committee shall comply with the requirements of F.S. Chapter 119 (Public Records) and 286 (Sunshine) and shall be open to the public at all times, including conducting in accordance with Robert’s Interested persons may apply by emailing a completed Advisory Board/Committee Application, including their resume to the Village Clerk at: clerk@palmettobay-fl.gov. For additional information and/or inquiries, please contact Missy Arocha, Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234, or via email to: clerk@palmettobay-fl.gov.
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