Melissa Lundquist reported to Historic City News that St. Johns County is currently accepting applications for the following Board and Committee vacancies.
Contact Melissa Lundquist at (904) 209.0537 for more information or to obtain an application.
Value Adjustment Board
One (1) Vacancy
Purpose of Committee: To hear petitions relating to assessments filed, complaints relating to homestead exemptions, appeals from exemptions denied or disputes arising from exemptions granted, and appeals concerning ad valorem tax deferrals and classifications.
Qualifications: Must be a citizen owning homestead property within St. Johns County. The citizen member appointed may not be a member or employee of any taxing authority, and may not be a person who represents property owners in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes.
Meeting schedule: This Board meets on an as needed basis up to four or five times a year in the County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View.
Application Submission Deadline: September 8, 2010.
Adjustment & Appeals Board
Three (3) Vacancies – Two (2) Alternate Positions
Purpose of Committee: To hear requests for code interpretation and cases for Unsafe Building Abatement Codes.
Qualifications: Seeking appointees with knowledge and/or experience in technical codes fields and those of the general public. This person must be a registered voter in St. Johns County. Regular members serve a term of two years and alternates serve a term of one year. Members must file financial disclosure.
Meeting schedule: This Board meets on call as needed in Conference Room 1A/1B of the County Permit Center, 4040 Lewis Speedway.
Application Submission Deadline: September 20, 2010.
Contractors Review Board
One (1) Vacancy
Purpose of Committee: Ensure proper administration of contractor licensing and discipline of licensees.
Qualifications: Must be a resident of St. Johns County for at least two years prior to appointment. Seeking licensed roofing professional.
Meeting schedule: This Board meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00pm in the County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View.
Application Submission Deadline: September 20, 2010.
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