Pinellas Seeks Applications For Parks Advisory Board

LARGO, FL – Pinellas County residents interested in advising the Board of County Commissioners about recreational and environmental lands will have a chance to join a committee this summer.

The county is accepting applications for two appointments to the Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board. Board members are volunteers and receive no compensation.

The Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and the county administrator in their power to provide parks, preserves, historical commissions and other recreational and cultural programs.

The Board of County Commissioners will appoint two members with experience in environmental science and/or policy. The term of office runs one year from August 1, or the date of appointment, through July 31.

The board meets at least four times per year, unless there is no business to conduct, at the Parks and Conservation Resources Department, 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo.

Applications are due by the close of business on Monday, June 19. The application can be found at www.pinellascounty.org/boards.

For more information about the Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board, visit www.pinellascounty.org/boards/Parks_Conservation_Resources_Board.htm.

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