Manatee County invites residents to apply to join ELMAC committee

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County residents interested in helping protect land and water resources, preserve fish and wildlife habitats and provide for passive recreation are invited to apply for one of two positions now available on the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee (ELMAC):

A member of an Environmental Group (3-year initial term)

A member engaged in Banking, Finance or Real Estate (3-year initial term)

Members are appointed by the Board for initial terms of service of one, two or three years. All terms after the initial term are for 3 years, with reappointment at the discretion of the Board.

ELMAC makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on environmental land acquisition and management issues, including recreational planning, and establishes programs for public lands. ELMAC also serves as the Tree Advisory Board.

ELMAC is responsible for implementing the community-initiated Conservation and Parks Projects Referendum. The Referendum, approved by voters in November of 2020, authorizes up to $50M in tax proceeds for the acquisition, improvement and management of land to protect natural resources and provide parks.?

ELMAC meets on the first Monday of every other month, excluding holidays, at 6:00 p.m., in the Manatee County Administration Building, 5th Floor, Manatee Room, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton FL, 34205.

More information

• For more details or assistance with an application, call ELMAC Liaison Debra Woithe at (941) 742-5923 x6052 or email.
• Applications are due July 11, 2022.