FORT PIERCE - St. Lucie County Commissioners are looking for civic-minded residents to serve on various advisory boards and committees, including an immediate need for someone to serve on the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County.

There are more than two dozen committees and advisory boards, including Planning and Zoning, Library Advisory Board, Citizen's Budget Committee, Cultural Affairs Council and others. These groups make recommendations and provide valuable input into the decisions made by the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.

The minimum requirements for committee membership are:

· Must be a St. Lucie County resident

· Must not be related to another committee member, county commissioner or county employee involved with the committee of interest

· Must not be employed by the same business entity as other committee members

· Must not serve on more than two county committees (Does not apply to Ad Hoc Committees)

Some committees have additional requirements; please inquire when submitting an application. In addition, service on committees with planning, zoning or natural resources responsibilities may require disclosure of financial interests.

For more information about serving on the various advisory boards and committees call Missy Stiadle at (772) 462-1400. Applications are available on the county's website at: http://www.stlucieco.gov/meeting_minutes.htm (link on the left-hand side).

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