Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board

Members will make recommendations to the city commission on diversity and equity strategies that strengthen connections among diverse community groups and with the city government, and advise on initiatives that will promote appreciation, acceptance, and respect for cultural and ability differences. The board will make recommendations to the city commission, on ways to work with public and private stakeholders in the city to increase understanding of the diverse groups that make up the city.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Members make recommendations concerning recreational needs for the entire City, as well as recommendations about existing and proposed parks and recreation programs.

Planning Board

Members are responsible for advising and making recommendations to the City Commission regarding land development matters. Persons possessing experience or interest in the following areas shall receive special consideration: architecture or landscape architecture, environmental science, real estate, urban planning, engineering or neighborhood, condominium, or homeowners’ association activist.

Public Art Committee 

Members make recommendations to the City Commission on revisions to the public art guidelines, master plan, art, and artist selection.  A member would have experience in the following disciplines: landscape architecture, urban planning, engineering, or related design discipline, professional artist, citizen knowledgeable in the field of public art, education, or community affairs, and a representative from the development community.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Commission on the Status of Women (RBG Commission)

The RBG Commission shall be dedicated to identifying and resolving economic, health and wellness, social, and all other issues concerning women's lives through education and advocacy in the City of Tamarac. Members serve in an advisory capacity by making studies, reports, and recommendations to the city commission and to the city manager; to make recommendations with respect to all matters pertaining to the status of women within the City of Tamarac, including, but not limited to, the fair and equal treatment of women, ensuring that policies and practices are in place which does not discriminate against women, whether practice by the government, individuals, or corporations. To review the working and living conditions of women, focus on the health and wellness of women, the delivery of public and private services to women, and the education and training for women and public accommodations afforded to women.

Sister Cities Committee 

Members shall research and report to the City Commission on matters related to Sister City programs or relationships. The Committee members will be committed to exploring relationships with Sister Cities International member cities located in Caribbean countries, Latin America, Europe, and Israel as per Resolution R-2019-98.  

If you are interested in serving on any of the above-mentioned Boards and Committees, applications are available online at https://tamarac.org/147/Boards-Committees.
 
In accordance with the City Code of Ordinances, the Board and Committee members shall be appointed by the City Commission and serve at the pleasure of the City Commission without compensation.