Jacksonville Boards and Commissions

The Standing Committees of the Jacksonville City Council meet the first and third week of each month in the Council Chamber, 1st Floor, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St. The Special Committees, Boards and Commissions meet as noticed.

Charter Revision Commission

Chapter 17, Municipal Ordinance Code
The Commission shall make recommendations to the Council and the member of the Legislature representing Duval County concerning those provisions in the Charter and other special acts of the Legislature affecting the Consolidated City of Jacksonville. In making its recommendations, the Commission shall consider whatever factors are relevant to the establishment of a relationship between the state and local units of government in the Consolidated City of Jacksonville and which are best calculated to fulfill the needs of the citizens of the Consolidated City of Jacksonville.
The Commission shall, within eight months from the date of its first meeting, present to the Council any recommendations for amendment to the Charter. After the presentation to the Council, the memberships, duties, and powers of that appointed Commission shall cease.

Contact Infomation:
Jacksonville City Council
Charter Revision Commission
117 W. Duval Street, Suite 425
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Tel: (904) 630-1377
Fax: (904) 630-2906

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission was established in 1984 to study and make recommendations to the City Council with respect to the improvement, development and protection of the St. Johns River and all tidal waters in Duval County. The Commission is charged to formulate an overall plan for dealing with any problems that exist the St. Johns River and Duval County tidal waters and devise methods of developing future uses of those waterways.

The Commission serves as the Duval County committee to review rules proposed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission governing speed and operation of motorboats to protect manatees. And acts as a coordinating agency and specialized advisor for governmental units and for programs and activities affecting the improvement, development and protection of the St. Johns River and all tidal waters in Duval County.

In the course of its work, the Commission conducts research, collects and analyzes data and prepares maps and charts.

Reginald L. Brown, Chair
Jacksonville Waterways Commission
City Hall, Suite 425
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Tel: (904) 630-1684
Fax: (904) 630-2906
Email: RBrown@coj.net

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board (VAB) reviews appeals from decisions made by the Duval County Property Appraiser. VAB jurisdiction includes appeals of property value assessments, exemption denials, agricultural (greenbelt) classification denials, and portability appeals, among others.

The VAB for Duval County consists of five members: two are members of the Jacksonville City Council, one of whom shall be the chairperson, one is a member of the Duval County School Board, and two are citizen members, appointed one each by the Jacksonville City Council and the Duval County School Board. For a list of current members of the VAB click VAB Members. As a quasi-judicial body, this board is not allowed to discuss matters pending before them outside of public hearings and noticed meetings.

To file an appeal, obtain a petition from the Property Appraiser's Office (231 E. Forsyth Street), or you may obtain form DR-486A (Real Property) or DR-486T (Tangible Personal Property) from the Florida Department of Revenue or online at VAB forms.

Complete the petition and then file it with the Clerk of the VAB, along with your non-refundable filing fee of up to $15.00. Homeowners who timely appeal a homestead exemption denial, and persons with appropriate certificate or other documentation issued by the Department of Children and Family Services, will be exempted from paying a filing fee.

Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board
117 West Duval Street, Suite #430
Jacksonville, FL 32202

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS/LIAISONS

The Council President has selected the following Council Members to serve as liaisons between the City Council and various governmental entities in order to maintain effective communication and provide the best possible service to the public.

Children's Commission - Warren Jones
Cultural Council - John Crescimbeni
Downtown Development Review Board - Reggie Brown & Don Redman
Downtown Vision - Art Shad
Federal Stimulus Package - Reggie Brown
Jacksonville Aviation Authority - Bill Bishop
Jacksonville Economic Development Commission - Pending
Jacksonville Housing & Community Development Commission - Clay Yarborough
Jacksonville Housing Authority - Don Redman
Jacksonville Journey Oversight Committee - Ronnie Fussell
Jacksonville Port Authority - Daniel Davis
Jacksonville Transportation Authority - Art Graham
JEA - Stephen Joost
Joint Planning Committee - Jack Webb
Juvenile Justice Comprehensive Strategy Steering Committee - Jack Webb
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful - Bill Bishop
Mayor's Council on Fitness & Well-Being - Don Redman
Military/Veterans Affairs - Reggie Brown & Don Redman
N/E Florida Regional Council - Bill Bishop & Art Graham
Prosperity Scholarship Fund Governing Council - Reggie Brown
School Board - Ronnie Fussell
Security and Emergency Preparedness Planning Council - Richard Clark
Sister Cities - Stephen Joost
Transportation Planning Organization - Michael Corrigan, Art Graham, Denise Lee,
& Bill Bishop (Alternate)
Victim Assistance Advisory Council - Glorious Johnson
Water and Sewer Expansion Authority - Reggie Brown & Clay Yarborough
Zoological Society - Johnny Gaffney & Kevin Hyde (Alternate)