Legislative Appointments To Boards And Commissions
The Speaker of the House has appointing authority for a diverse number of Boards and Commissions throughout the state. These Boards and Commissions include:
Click on the board or commission name to view details on selected board or commission
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Advisory Panel to Study Practitioner Prescribing Patterns
The Advisory Panel to Study Practitioner Prescribing Patterns works with the Agency for Healthcare Administration to evaluate medical practitioners within the Medicaid program and ensure they are not inappropriately or insufficiently prescribing medication. Eventually the program will create restrictions for practitioners who continue to prescribe above the norm.
Total Number of Members: 8
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida
The Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida creates and reviews plans for the state’s future for the protection of state land, water, and natural resources in light of Florida’s rapid population growth. It provides state leadership with annual reports and recommendations for growth management in the state.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 5 -
Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council
The Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council consists of two county taskforces that develop plans for the restoration of waterways in Citrus and Hernando Counties.
Total Number of Members: 14
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 7 -
Commission on Ethics
The Commission on Ethics upholds the standards of conduct for the employees of the state, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions of Florida.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2 -
Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys
The Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys studies adverse societal conditions effecting black males including homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rates, poverty, drug abuse, death rates, school performance, and health issues and propose measures to correct the underlying causes of these issues.
Total Number of Members: 19
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4 -
Department of Elderly Affairs Advisory Council
The Department of Elderly Affairs Advisory Council advises the Department of Elderly Affairs in decisions regarding organizational issues and additions or reductions to the department’s responsibilities. It also assists the Secretary of Elderly Affairs in carrying out the duties of the department.
Total Number of Members: 17
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 13
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2 -
Enterprise Florida Board of Directors
Oversees the Enterprise Florida Corporation; a non-profit organization that assists in the expansion and development of black business enterprise through communication with Government agencies.
Total Number of Members: 19
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 6
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4 -
Florida Cancer Control & Research Advisory Council
The Florida Cancer Control & Research Advisory Council recommends solutions to the Board of Governors and the State Surgeon General regarding methods to control and prevent cancer throughout the state.
Total Number of Members: 35
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 33
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1 -
Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research Scientific Advisor Council
The Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research Scientific Advisor Council advises a coordinated research effort to treat and cure cancerous and non-cancerous brain tumors. The Council works with The Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Institute of the University of Florida who collaborate with other brain cancer research institutions in a unified effort to cure brain tumors.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
Florida Commission on the Status of Women
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women studies the changing and developing roles of women in American society. The Commission addresses issues that include domestic violence, gender equity, family, employment, education, and healthcare.
Total Number of Members: 22
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4 -
Florida Clerk of the Courts Operations Corporation
The Florida Clerk of the Courts Operations Corporation reviews proposed budgets related to the Courts.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1 -
Florida Council on Arts and Culture
The Florida Council on Arts and Culture advises the Secretary of State regarding cultural grant funding and on all matters pertaining to culture in Florida.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4 -
Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support
The Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support ensures that all United States Department of Defense Bases located in Florida are supported and strengthened. It also aims to support future military growth opportunities and acts as a liaison between local mission support efforts and the legislature.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
Florida Defense Support Task Force
The Florida Defense Support Task Force was created to make recommendations to prepare the state to effectively compete in any federal base realignment and closure action, to support the state’s position in research and development activities relating to military missions and contracting, and to improve the state's military-friendly environment for service members, military dependents, military retirees and businesses that bring military and base-related jobs to the state.
Total Number of Members: 13
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4 -
Florida Early Learning Advisory Council
The Florida Early Learning Advisory Council submits recommendations to the Agency of Workforce Innovation regarding state policies relating to voluntary pre-kindergarten education programs.
Total Number of Members: 33
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1 -
Florida Education Fund Board of Directors
The Florida Education Fund board of directors oversees the Florida Education Fund; a state program which matches half of the funds contributed by private sources in order to fund scholarships and educational opportunities in the state of Florida.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2 -
Florida Greenways and Trails Council
The Florida Greenways and Trails Council manages the maintenance of Florida’s greenways and trails. They are tasked with overseeing conservation corridors, greenbelts, recreational trails, scenic corridors, reserves, regional parks and preserves, ecological sites, freshwater and saltwater paddling trails, and other nature-centric roadways throughout the state.
Total Number of Members: 21
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council
The Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council advises the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development and the Office of Film and Entertainment on developing, marketing, and promoting the state’s entertainment industry.
Total Number of Members: 17
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 5 -
Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council
The Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council facilitates cooperation between the State Government and Florida’s faith-based and community-based organizations in order to deliver services more effectively.
Total Number of Members: 25
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 17
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4 -
Florida Historical Commission
The Florida Historical Commission prioritizes the preservation of historical and archeological sites in the State of Florida. They also provide programs to encourage public interest and involvement in the preservation of Florida’s historic and archeological sites.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2 -
Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council
The Florida Public Service Commission Nomination Council nominates candidates to the Governor to fill vacancies on the Public Service Commission; a body which ensures Floridians receive services like natural gas, electricity, telephone, water, and wastewater in a safe affordable manner.
Total Number of Members: 12
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 6
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 6 -
Florida Statewide Passenger Rail Commission
The Florida Statewide Passenger Rail Commission monitors the efficiency, productivity, and management of all public passenger rail systems in the state. They also provide advice on policies for planning, designing, building, operating, financing, and maintain statewide passenger rail services.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
Florida Technology, Research, and Scholarship Board
The Florida Technology, Research, and Scholarship Board oversees the 21st Century World Class Scholars Program. The program is designed to attract highly qualified researchers and place them in Florida research universities in order to improve Florida’s scientific and technological standing.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
Higher Education Coordinating Council
The Higher Education Coordinating Council advises the Legislature, the Board of Governors, and the State Board of Education in order to promote coordination and consistency between educational institutions throughout Florida from Kindergarten to graduate school.
Total Number of Members: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1 -
The James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program
The James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program works within the Department of Health to proved a perpetual annual source of funding for research in the areas of tobacco-related cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and pulmonary disease. The goal of the program is to improve Florida’s biomedical knowledge base relating to these health issues, and to stimulate economic development in biomedical development.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2 -
Medicaid Low Income Pool Council
The Medicaid Low Income Pool Council advises the Agency for Health Care Administration in financing a low-income pool plan for Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Total Number of Members: 24
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2 -
Museum of Florida History’s Ad-Hoc Committee - The Great Floridians Program
The Museum of Florida History’s Ad-Hoc Committee Great Floridians Program is responsible for meeting at least twice a year to select nominees to receive a Great Floridian designation. Great Floridians are present or former citizens of the state, either living or deceased, who have made major contributions to the development of the nation or state. Nominations made by the committee are passed on to the Secretary of State who chooses the recipient of the designation.
Total Number of Members: NA
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: NA
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: NA
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: NA -
Presidential Preference Primary Date Selection Committee
The Presidential Preference Primary Date Selection Committee shall meet no later than October 1 of the year preceding a presidential preference primary election to set the date for the presidential preference primary. The date selected may be no earlier than the first Tuesday in January and no later than the first Tuesday in March in the year of the presidential preference primary.
Total Number of Members: 10
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
Task Force on Public Employee Disability Presumptions
The Task Force on Public Employee Disability Presumptions was created to develop findings and issue recommendations on the disability presumptions found in ss. 112.18, 175.231, and 185.34, Florida Statutes. The Task Force must submit a report to the Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Senate President, and Speaker of the Florida House that addresses the following issues related to disability presumptions for police and firefighters: data related to the operation of the statutory disability presumptions, the manner in which other states handle disability presumptions, proposals for changes to the existing disability presumptions, and evidentiary standards and burdens of proof necessary to overcome statutory disability presumptions.
Total Number of Members: 8
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
SCRIPPS Florida Funding Corporation Board of Directors
The SCRIPPS Florida Funding Corporation Board of Directors oversees legislative appropriations made to the SCRIPPS biomedical research institute and campus. It also ensures that SCRIPPS upholds its contractual obligations to the state in exchange for these funds.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
Small Business Regulatory Advisory Council
The Small Business Regulatory Advisory Council provides state agencies with recommendations regarding rules or programs which might harm small businesses. They can also consider requests from small business owners to review rules or programs which might violate the business owner’s property rights or place undue burden on small businesses.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3 -
Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council
The Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council advises and reviews a statewide program aimed at reducing the prevalence of tobacco usage among youth, adults, and pregnant women. The program includes the funding of educational marketing campaigns, community and youth programs, as well as counseling and referral services to those struggling with tobacco use related habits or diseases.
Total Number of Members: 23
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
To obtain an application for consideration of appointment to a particular board or commission, you may download the Questionnaire for Legislative Appointments. If you would like to inquire about current vacancies, please contact the Office of the Speaker at (850) 488-1450.
Revised: 6/28/2011