Board Membership and Officers.
Orlando City Code § 65.111
in effectSec. 65.111. - Board Membership and Officers.
Membership. The Board must consist of nine (9) members nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members must be residents of the City and must not at the same time serve as members of the Municipal Planning Board. At least six (6) members must be chosen from one or more of the following professions:
(a) land planning/development;
(b) architecture;
(c) landscape architecture;
(d) land use law;
(e) urban design;
(f) real estate; and
(g) engineering.
Terms of Members. The terms of office are as provided in Chapter 2, Article XV of the City Code.
Filling Vacancies. Vacancies must be filled by appointment for the unexpired term only. A member whose term expires must continue to serve until his successor is appointed and qualifies.
Removal from Office. Members may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the City Council.
Officers. The Board must annually elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and may create and fill other offices and committees as needed.
Executive Secretary and Staff Assistants. There must be an Executive Secretary appointed by the Board, who serves as the custodian of all Board records. The Executive Secretary need not be a member of the Board; however, if he or she is not a member he or she shall not be entitled to vote. Professional and clerical assistants, in connection with the performance of the functions of the Board, shall be provided as directed by the City Council.
Funding and Compensation. Members must not receive salary; however, they may receive travel and other expenses as fixed by the City Council while on approved City business for the Board. The City Council must appropriate at its discretion funds necessary to carry out the duties of the Board.
(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102; Ord. of 11-28-1994, Doc. #28066; Ord. of 5-15-1995, Doc. #28481; Ord. No. 2020-46, § 2, 9-21-2020, Doc. #2009211204)
Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH65OFBOPR_PT1BOOF_1BBOZOAD_S65.111BOMEOFFetched: 11/1/2026