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11/16/2022 Update: The Town of Oakland is currently seeking to fill two alternate board vacancies on the Appearance Review Board (ARB).
For consideration for these vacancies, please fill out the Application Form (PDF) and mail, fax, or email to the Clerk’s office. Applications can be dropped off at Town Hall at 230 N. Tubb Street, mailed to Town of Oakland, P.O. Box 98, or emailed to Elise Hui, Town Clerk at ehui@oaklandfl.gov. For more information, please contact Town Clerk, Elise Hui at (407) 656-1117, ext. 2110.
The Town of Oakland has a number of boards and committees which provide assistance to Town of Oakland staff and the Town Commission, most have monthly meetings and require only a few hours of a volunteer’s time. These meetings are all open to the public.
Are you interested in serving? Volunteers are always needed to serve on the Town’s Boards and Committees as there are periodically vacant seats. Most of the members will be recommended by town staff and appointed by the Town Commission. Feel free to attend a meeting to research and review the board/committee that is the best fit for you.
If you are interested in volunteering your time by serving on any of the Town’s boards or committees, please fill out the Application Form (PDF) and mail, fax, or email to the Clerk’s office. Applications can be dropped off at Town Hall at 230 N. Tubb Street, mailed to Town of Oakland, P.O. Box 98, or emailed to Elise Hui, Town Clerk at ehui@oaklandfl.gov. For more information, please contact Town Clerk, Elise Hui at (407) 656-1117, ext. 2110.
We thank you for your willingness to serve in making your community the best place to live, work, and play.
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Appearance Review Board
The duties of the Appearance Review Board are to review and recommend architectural qualities of newly proposed structures in the Commercial and Gateway Corridor areas of the Town to ensure the Town's character and Code are being met. Preference will be given to applicants that are recognized practitioners in any of the following fields: Architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, urban design, community planning, building/construction, or related field.
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Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board is responsible for implementing the comprehensive plan adopted by the Town with reasonable consideration, among other things.
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School Advisory Committee
The SAC's functions are to work with the school principal in guidance for educational programs.