Manatee County is accepting applications for one seat on the Planning Commission, a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land use items. Applicants must be registered voters in Manatee County. No particular expertise is required, but applicants with experience or training in planning, engineering, environmental science and the development industry may be given additional consideration for an appointment. Planning Commission members cannot be employed by the County or serve as a member of another land development-related advisory board serving unincorporated Manatee County. The Planning Commission is composed of seven members who are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for four-year terms. The Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 9am in the First Floor Chambers of the Manatee County Administrative Building. Applications are due Friday, June 15, and may be found online at the website below.

Manatee County Planning Commission Applications