Friday, May 11, 2012

Enterprise Zone Advisory Board

The Enterprise Zone Advisory Board (EZAB) is mandated by the State of Florida for each community with an Enterprise Zone designation (Florida Statutes 290.0056). The Advisory Board is utilized to bring volunteer knowledge and interest in economic revitalization issues to the City Council and city staff and to assist with the development and implementation of the Enterprise Zone Development Plan.

Membership: 

Thirteen (13) members appointed by the City Council. Institutional representation for several of the appointments is required by state statute, including: the local chamber of commerce, local financial or insurance entities, businesses operating within the nominated area, residents residing within the nominated area, non-profit community based organizations operating in the nominated area, the local Workforce Development Board, the local code enforcement agency and local law enforcement. The remaining five (5) appointments are appointed at the discretion of the City Council and are utilized to bring additional knowledge, skills, abilities and diverse representation to the board.

Term of office: 

Four years

Financial disclosure required?: 

No

Meeting schedule: 

Quarterly, at City Hall

Current members: 

  • Calvin Avant
  • Georgia Blackmon
  • Rollie W. Early
  • Frank Eggleton
  • Deana Lewis
  • John Mathis
  • Bill McBride
  • Thomas H. McCulley
  • James Myatt
  • Susan B. Nelms
  • James F. Olesak
  • William Weeks

Documents

Staff Contact

Contact: 

Telephone: 

(850) 436-5655
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