Authority, Boards and Committees Roster
 Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.

City Council

The City Council consists of a Mayor and six Council Members elected to four-year terms. Although each of the six Council Members must live in the district which they represent, they are elected by citywide vote. Since Melbourne has by charter a Council-City Manager form of government, the City Council is responsible for setting policy, while the City Manager is responsible for the implementation of those policies. City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.  

For additional information about the agenda, minutes or about speaking before the City Council, contact the Office of the City Clerk, , 321/953-6225 or 953-6255.  Melbourne uses the Council-Manager Form of Government.

City Council Members

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 

For addition information about the agenda or minutes contact the Housing and Community Development Department at 321/674-5734.

Architectural Review Board

Reviews exterior improvements to properties (which includes signs, alterations and color changes) and new developments within the Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Area, Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Area and the Babcock Street Community Redevelopment Area.  Must be resident of Melbourne or engaged in business in one of the redevelopment areas.  The board meets the third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber.

For additional information about the agenda or the minutes, contact the Planning & Economic Development Department, , 321/953-6312.

Babcock Street Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee

Acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council for the Babcock Street Redevelopment Area.  The duties include preparation of recommended plans and modifications for redevelopment projects in the Babcock Street Redevelopment Area.  Must be resident of Melbourne or engaged in business in one of the redevelopment areas.  The committee meets on the fourth Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November, 8:00 a.m., Council Chamber.

For additional information about the agenda or the minutes, contact the Planning & Economic Development Department, , 321/953-6312.

Beautification & Environmental Advisory Committee

Works with individuals, agencies and organizations to improve the beautification and environmental protection and enhancement of the City.  Must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets the second Wednesday of each month, 8:30 a.m., City Council Chamber or at a City park.

For additional information contact the Leisure Services Department,  , 321/757-7127.

Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals

Considers appeals of decisions and interpretations made by the Building Official.  The board meets upon request, which averages one meeting every 12 to 18 months, City Hall Council Chamber.  Completion of Financial Disclosure Form is required following appointment (annual requirement). Must be resident of Melbourne.

Assists with the development and adoption of codes, ordinances, resolutions, policies and administrative regulations necessary to provide safe, sound and attractive buildings and structures.  Must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets upon request, which averages two to three meetings per year, Council Chamber.

See attached job description.  Must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets the first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chamber.

Code Enforcement Board 

Promotes, protects and improves the health, safety and welfare of the citizens by enforcing the codes of the city, identifying code violations and encouraging compliance.  Activities include the imposition of fines and other non-criminal penalties.  Must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets the last Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber.  Completion of Financial Disclosure Form is required following appointment (annual requirement).

For additional info. about the agenda or minutes, contact the Code Compliance Division, , 321/953-6252. 

General administration and responsibility for the operation of the pension trust fund for the City’s firefighters.  Two of the members must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets quarterly, Council Chamber.  Completion of Financial Disclosure Form is required following appointment (annual requirement).

General administration and responsibility for the operation of the pension trust fund for the City’s general employees.  Two of the members must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets quarterly, Council Chamber.  Completion of Financial Disclosure Form is required following appointment (annual requirement).

Golf Courses Advisory Board

See attached job description.  Must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets the second Wednesday in January, May, September, and November, 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber.

For additional information about the agenda or the minutes, contact the Leisure Services Department,  , 321/255-4608.

Historic Preservation Board

The board is vested with the power, authority and jurisdiction to recommend local historic designations, regulate and administer historical, cultural, archaeological and architectural resources in the City.  Members should have personal or professional interest or experience in historic restoration and preservation.  Board includes members in the field of architecture, architectural history, landscape architecture, archaeology, history, real estate, land use and historic preservation planning, general or building contracting or cultural anthropology.  Whenever possible members of the board shall be a resident of the City; however, it is not mandatory.  The board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

See attached job description.  Must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets the third Tuesday of each month, 3:00 p.m., alternating among Melbourne, Eau Gallie and Martin Luther King, Jr. Libraries.

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee 

Acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council for the Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Area.  The duties include preparation of recommended plans and modifications for the redevelopment area.  Must be resident of Melbourne or engaged in business in the redevelopment area.  The board meets the first Friday in February, April, June, August, October, and December, 8:00 a.m., Council Chamber.

For additional information about the agenda or the minutes, contact the Planning & Economic Development Department, , 321/953-6312.

Responsible for the acquisition, lease, construction, reconstruction, improvements and operations of federally funded housing projects within the City.  Must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets the first Wednesday of each month, 11:00 a.m., South Area Housing Administrative Office, 1686 Marywood Road, Melbourne. 

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee

Acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council for the Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Area.  The duties include preparation of recommended plans and modifications for redevelopment in the area.  Must be resident of Melbourne or engaged in business in the redevelopment area.  The committee meets the second Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, and December, 8:00 a.m., Eau Gallie Civic Center.

For additional information about the agenda or the minutes, contact the Planning & Economic Development Department,  , 321/953-6209.

Planning & Zoning Board 

Acts primarily in an advisory capacity to the City Council on questions relating to zoning, comprehensive planning, and land use; conducts investigations on matters or proposals to change zoning and land development regulations; and in some cases makes the final decision on site plan approval requests under one acre.  Must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets the first and third Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber.  Completion of Financial Disclosure Form is required following appointment (annual requirement).

For additional info. about the agenda or minutes, contact the Planning & Economic Development Department, , 321/953-6209.  

General administration and responsibility for the operation of the retirement trust fund for the City’s police officers.  Two of the members must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets quarterly, Council Chamber.  Completion of Financial Disclosure Form is required following appointment (annual requirement).

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Considers appeals in the enforcement of the Zoning Code and authorizes in specific cases a variance from the terms of the Zoning Code.  Must be resident of Melbourne.  The board meets the last Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber.  Completion of Financial Disclosure Form is required following appointment (annual requirement).

For additional information about the agenda, recommendations, minutes,  application  or application deadlines, contact the Planning & Economic Development Department, 321/953-6209. 

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