Are you interested in serving the City of Naples?
Serving on the City’s boards and committees is important in developing Naples’ programs and policies, and in providing quality, effective, and efficient delivery of public services to the community.
Volunteers like you make a difference!
Any resident who would like to be considered for appointment to one of our boards or committees should click on the “How Do I?” tab on the City’s website: Naplesgov.com and select “Apply for an Advisory Committee”.
Alternatively, the information can be accessed by selecting “Departments” “City Clerk” and “Boards and Committees”. Please review the board and committee information to determine what time commitment is involved for members. An application can be completed and submitted on our webpage.
Boards and committees have an important role in the governance process to allow for an in-depth examination of issues; serve as a communication channel between elected officials and the community; bring a wide range of ideas and expertise to public decision-making; assist in resolving conflicts; and provide training for new leaders. Boards and committees are established by Florida Statutes, ordinance, or resolution which provide the duties and the qualifications for members.
Committees may be standing or ad hoc. Standing committees are those that are considered permanent so long as they have an assigned mission with goals and objectives. The City Council evaluates its committees and may choose to create additional ones or to abolish some that no longer have an important mission and/or goal. Ad hoc committees may be appointed for specific and limited issues. These committees are temporary in nature and will be disbanded when the objectives are accomplished.
Board and Committee members need to be informed advocates and be familiar with Florida’s Sunshine Laws, Public Records Laws, and City Ethics Laws. They should contribute to the group’s productivity and abide by the rules. Members should be committed to attend scheduled meetings and be prepared to participate in the decision process.
