Town Advisory Boards

The Town of Southwest Ranches welcomes the input and expertise of residents and local business owners who wish to serve on Advisory Boards. For those who take an active interest in their community, serving on an Advisory Board is a great way to become involved.

A council member liaison serves each board as a non voting member. Advisory Board members must sign the Town’s Volunteer Agreement with the acceptance of any Board appointment. Generally board meetings are held once a month at 7pm.

Your participation is needed! The Town is compiling a file of residents and local business owners interested in serving. Candidates will be appointed to advise and assist Council in forming public policy. Applications for Advisory Board vacancies will be accepted throughout the year. Fax a completed Advisory Board Application to the Town at (954) 434-1490, or mail to 6589 SW 160 Avenue, Southwest Ranches, FL 33331. Contact Town Hall if you have any questions about potential involvement on Advisory Boards.

Current Advisory Boards:

Recreation, Forestry, & Natural Resources Advisory Board

To provide input to Council on matters of natural resources including but not limited to tree canopy maintenance, management and protection; water conservation; preservation and protection of the environment; and protection of wildlife. Areas of interest are broadly defined as the preservation/protection of the Town's environment.
Staff Liaison: December Lauretano-Haines
Generally Meets: The 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00PM at Town Hall or at various public locations. See calendar for details.

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
Provides input to Council concerning all amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Liaison: Emily McCord
Technical Liaison: The Mellgren Planning Group
Generally Meets: The 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM at Town Hall

Drainage and Infrastructure Advisory Board
Provides input to Council concerning the development of policies and procedures concerning filling, excavating, and clearing of lands, reviewing and prioritizing drainage needs, and developing a comprehensive tertiary drainage plan.
Staff Liaison: Malini Siew-Narine
Generally Meets: The 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM at Town Hall

Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
Provides input to Council concerning the development of Southwest Ranches sense of place through rural identification design.
Staff Liaison: Lee Rickles
Generally Meets: The 4th Monday of every month at 7:00PM at Town Hall

Schools and Education Advisory Board
To follow the meetings of the Broward County School Board and to provide input to the Council concerning matters effecting the education of its residents.
Staff Liaison: Malini Siew-Narine
Generally Meets: The 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00PM at Town Hall