The 14th Street Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board considers and makes recommendations to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) concerning redevelopment plans and amendments to the plan; review proposed annual work program, make recommendations to the Agency concerning such program and its implementation, and recommend project priorities; recommend incentives to further the redevelopment efforts. This Board was dissolved on June 17, 2014, per Resolution R-14-088

Administrative Hearing Officer proceedings are dispute hearings covered under Ordinance 07-32.

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee undertakes and fulfill all obligations imposed by the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Act and Rules; review the established policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and comprehensive plan and recommend specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing; submit reports to the Board that include recommendations on, and evaluates the implementation of, affordable housing incentives.

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is composed of seven members. Five are elected from single districts and must live in the district which they represent. Two members represent the County at large and are elected by all the voters in Manatee County. Commissioners are elected for terms of four years. The Commissioners choose a Chairman and First, Second, and Third Vice-Chairman each year.

The Board of Zoning Appeals heard certain requests for variances.

The Transportation Advisory Board was a Blue Ribbon Panel, which had the task of addressing transportation priorities in the County.

The Board of County Commissioners convene as the Civic Center Authority.

The Code Enforcement Board hears cases in which the property owner pleads that they are not in violation. This Board was dissolved on October 22, 2013, per Ordinance 13-043

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hears Land Development Code or Building Code violations in which the property owners admit that they are in violation. The Special Master may set time limits for compliance and/or impose fines.

The Board of County Commissioners convene as the Community Redevelopment Agency.

Construction Code Board of Appeals hears requests for relief from construction codes.

The Construction Trades Board hears requests from individuals who wish to take examinations to become licensed contractors. Examples of examinations are: masonry, roofing, master plumber, and master electrician. The Board also hears disciplinary cases against those contractors who have had a complaint filed against them.

The Palmetto/North Manatee County Enterprise Zone Development Agency was established to provide economic growth and development in the state designated Enterprise Zone area.

Environmental Action Commission

The Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee (ELMAC) reviews plans to protect environmentally sensitive lands through acquisition or easement. ELMAC is also the Tree Advisory Board.

The Hearing Officer hears requests for Special Permits based on requirements of the Land Development Code. Examples of requests are a church in a residential area or a school in certain zoning districts.

The Historic Preservation Board hears requests for certain development in historic districts and historic vistas. Historic districts are designated as Whitfield, Cortez Fishing Village, and Terra Ceia Historic and Archaeological Overlay Districts. Historic vistas are areas surrounding historic places such as Gamble Mansion.

Imagine Manatee was a Countywide visioning process, which included subcommittees and meeting throughout the County.

The Board of County Commissioners convene as the Port Authority.

The Nuisance Abatement Board hears cases in which two arrests within six months have been made at a property for prostitution, drugs, or gang activity. The Board has the authority to declare a place of premises to be a public nuisance and order the owner to abate such nuisance.

The Planning Commission hears requests for land use items, and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. An example of a request heard by the Planning Commission would be a rezone of a parcel of land.

The South County Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board considers and makes recommendations to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) concerning redevelopment plans and amendments to the plan; review proposed annual work program, make recommendations to the Agency concerning such program and its implementation, and recommend project priorities; recommend incentives to further the redevelopment efforts. This Board was dissolved on June 17, 2014, per Resolution R-14-089

The Unlicensed Construction Activities Panel hears charges against individuals and businesses that have been cited with performing or advertising work for which a license is required.

The Value Adjustment Board and the Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate hear petitions regarding exemptions, classifications, and ad valorem tax values. In August the Property Appraiser mails Truth in Millage notices known as TRIM notices. Property owners contesting the assessed valuation of property may file a petition and have a hearing before the Special Magistrate. Based on the evidence and testimony presented by the property owner, the Special Magistrate makes a recommendation to the Value Adjustment Board.

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions are to discuss items on an agenda. No action is taken at these sessions.