10/13/25 @ 7:00 p.m.

​Monday, October 20, 2025 is the final day to submit resumes to be considered for appointment to the St. Marys River Management Committee. 

The St. Marys River Management Committee is a quasi-judicial advisory panel established by an interlocal agreement between Baker and Nassau counties in Florida and Camden and Charlton counties in Georgia to facilitate the conservation and wise use of the St. Marys River. The Committee is comprised of five voting representatives from each County: one County Commissioner and four appointed members.

The Committee seeks a volunteer who owns property along the St. Marys Watershed. This includes any riverfront landowners, as well as individuals residing in Wildlight, west of I-95, north of County Road 108, on either side of County Road 121 (within the St Marys Watershed). Also, anyone who works for a company owning property along the St. Marys River would be considered eligible to serve.

Anyone wishing to volunteer is invited to submit a resume to [email protected] by the close of business on Monday, October 20, 2025. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

9/10/25 @ 11:00 a.m.

​The Conservation Lands Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Program was established in 2021 through Ordinance No. 2021- 02 and updated by Ordinance No. 2025-013 to provide a strategic, science-based, and community-informed framework for identifying and acquiring environmentally sensitive lands in Nassau County. The CLAM Program serves to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and natural resources, while also supporting outdoor recreation and quality of life for present and future generations.

As part of this initiative, the Board of County Commissioners created the CLAM Committee, an advisory board charged with evaluating nominated properties and making recommendations to the Board regarding conservation priorities, acquisition strategies, and management plans.

The County is currently seeking resumes for individual interested in serving on the CLAM Committee to file one vacancy. Pursuant to Section 35-11 of the Nassau County Code of Ordinances, the CLAM Committee is composed of five (5) regular voting members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.

Committee members must possess skills, expertise, and/or demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Natural resource management and biology;
• Agriculture and forestry;
• Community planning;
• Environmental engineering or civil engineering related to stormwater or green infrastructure projects;
• Environmental regulations, land use law, or commercial real estate.

While members are not required to reside in Nassau County, geographic diversity is encouraged. Members serve four-year terms and are subject to ethics requirements under Florida law, including annual Form 1 financial disclosure filings. The CLAM Committee meets at least six times annually and plays a vital role in ensuring the transparency and integrity of the conservation land acquisition process. 

If you're interested in applying, please e-mail your resume to Senior Planner Joshua Macbeth at [email protected] by the close of business on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 

For additional information about CLAM, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

6/17/25 @ 1:00 p.m.

​The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on two boards/committees. 

The Nassau County-Amelia Island Tree Commission was established in 2021 via Ordinance No. 2021-12 for the purpose of protecting and improving the urban forest on the unincorporated portion of Amelia Island. The Commission consists of five members appointed by the BOCC, including two members from unincorporated Amelia Island and three members involved in the following: County Planning & Zoning Board member, a Florida licensed landscape architect, and an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist (county employee or contractor).  Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the County Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL. At this time, the BOCC is seeking one volunteer to serve as a representative from unincorporated Amelia Island.

The St. Marys River Management Committee is a quasi-judicial advisory panel established by an interlocal agreement between Baker and Nassau counties in Florida and Camden and Charlton counties in Georgia to facilitate the conservation and wise use of the St. Marys River. The Committee is comprised of five voting representatives from each County: one County Commissioner and four appointed members. The Committee seeks a volunteer who owns property along the St. Marys Watershed. This includes any riverfront landowners, as well as individuals residing in Wildlight, west of I-95, north of County Road 108, on either side of County Road 121 (within the St Marys Watershed). Also, anyone who works for a company owning property along the St. Marys River would be considered eligible to serve.

Anyone wishing to volunteer for either committee is invited to submit a resume to [email protected]. All applications will be provided to the BOCC for review, consideration and final approval at an upcoming BOCC Meeting. The deadline to apply for both vacancies is the close of business on Monday, July 14, 2025. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

The County is seeking one individual to serve on the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Committee. Candidates should, at a minimum, have skills, expertise, or demonstrable experience that relates to the acquisition of lands in one of the following areas:

• Natural resource management and biology
• Agriculture and forestry
• Community Planning
• Environmental engineering or civil engineering where work has been in stormwater or green infrastructure projects
• Environmental regulations, land use law, or commercial real estate in so far that has dealt in vacant, rural lands

 
For more information about the CLAM program, click on the following link:  https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1283/Conservation-Land-Acquisition-Management

If you have specific questions about the CLAM program or the role of the Committee, please contact Brandy Carvalho at (904) 530-6019 or via email at [email protected]. 

To apply, please click here. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/25/24 @ 1:45 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners is currently seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Board, representing District 3 (Yulee area). 

The Planning & Zoning Board reviews all requests for rezoning of property, zoning amendments, Comprehensive Plan text amendments, Land Use Map amendments, and amendments to Ordinances that affect the use and development of land. The Board submits written recommendations on these matters and submits them to the Board of County Commissioners for a final determination. The Board also hears appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in a decision made by the Planning Director or staff, as it relates to Zoning Codes or the Comprehensive Plan. The Board also comments on preliminary site plans and serves as the Local Planning Agency for Nassau County.

The Board is made of up 7 members as follows:

• Five County Commission District representatives (one for each district)
• One At-Large Representative
• One School Board Representative

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:00 p.m. Members serve terms that run concurrent with the District Commissioner's term.  Board members are provided a stipend of $75 per meeting and are reimbursed for mileage at rates set by the Federal General Services Administration. ​Members are required to file a financial disclosure. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to learn more about the County's planning process. 

If you are interested in serving, please submit a resume to [email protected] by the close of business on Monday, August 26, 2024. Resumes will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners and will be considered at a Board meeting in September. If selected, you will be notified in writing and scheduled for an orientation soon thereafter.

If you have any questions about the Planning & Zoning Board, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320. Additional information can also be found on the Planning Department webpage. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/15/24 @ 9:00 a.m. - In May 2017, the Board adopted a resolution creating the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to review affordable housing and strategize on ways to bring more affordable housing to our community.

At this time, Nassau County is seeking two individuals to fill vacancies on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. Florida Statutes, Chapter 420.9076, mandates that the committee be comprised of at least eight, but no more than eleven members.

Below are background/criteria recommended to be considered for appointment:

• A citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage industry with a connection to affordable housing
• A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing
• A citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction
• A citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing.

If you meet any of the above criteria and are interested in serving, please email your resume to Joshua Macbeth at [email protected] by the close of business on Friday, August 16, 2024.

AHAC meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. These are volunteer positions therefore, members do not receive any compensation for their time and/or service.

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

5/2/24 @ 3:00 p.m. - Nassau County is currently seeking two (2) volunteers to fill vacancies on the Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals. The purpose of this Board is to hear and decide on appeals of decisions and code interpretations made by the Building Official and the Fire Official relating to the Florida Building Codes, National Electric Code, Fire Codes and the Unsafe Building Abatement Ordinance. 

We are seeking one volunteer for the two following backgrounds/occupations:

• General Contractor
• Fire related

Each member must be a resident of Nassau County and cannot be a current County employee. Members will serve two year terms from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026. Meetings are held on an as-needed basis. Members do not receive compensation for their service.

​If you are interested in serving, please see the attached procedures containing information on where to submit your cover letter and resume. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 22, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Building Department at (904) 530-6250.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

4/15/24 @ 1:20 p.m.

The State of Florida, through its Attorney General, and certain Local Governments, through their elected representatives and counsel, were engaged in litigation seeking to hold many of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participants accountable for the damage caused to the State by their misfeasance, nonfeasance and malfeasance ("Opioid Lawsuits").
 
On July 26, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) took action to participate in the Opioid Lawsuits by Resolution 2021-156 and beginning in January 2022, the State of Florida Attorney General negotiated settlement agreements of the Opioid Lawsuits with multiple parties requiring settlement payments be made over an 18-year period.  Proceeds from the settlement agreements with the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participants must be used to increase the amount of funding presently spent on opioid and substance abuse education, treatment, prevention and recovery services.
 
On April 8, 2024, the BOCC approved Resolution 2024-040 which created the Nassau County Opioid Settlement Task Force which will be comprised of individuals and stakeholders, with the knowledge and direct or indirect experience with Opioid substance abuse and a vested interest in the reduction of Opioid misuse, to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners the most efficient use of settlement funds in accordance with the Core Strategies and Approved Uses as dictated by the settlement agreements.

Members of the Task Force shall be comprised of seven members. Four members shall be employed by and representative of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department, Department of Health, Nassau County Fire Rescue Department, and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners. The remaining three members shall be representatives of entities dealing directly with opioid-related abuse. One each from the areas of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services shall be appointed, where possible. Appointments to the Task Force shall be made based on prior experience in the prevention of, treatment for, and recovery from opioids as well as involvement in the community or surrounding area.

The County is currently seeking applications to fill the remaining three positions available to representatives of entities dealing directly with opioid-related abuse.  One each from the areas of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services shall be appointed.  

​To fill out an application, please click here. Applications will be accepted through May 17, 2024 at 5:00PM.​

If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

9/28/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

In June 2023, the Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 2023-013 amending Section 3.04 of the Land Development Code that established the Planning & Zoning Board (PZB). This update reduced the amount of at-large members on the PZB from five to one. The existing at-large member appointments will expire on December 31, 2023. 

At this time, the Board is seeking a volunteer to fill the single at-large position for a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2024.

The Planning & Zoning Board reviews all requests for rezoning of property, zoning amendments, Comprehensive Plan text amendments, Land Use Map amendments, and amendments to Ordinances that affect the use and development of land. The Board submits written recommendations on these matters and submits them to the Board of County Commissioners for a final determination. The Board also hears appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in a decision made by the Planning Director or staff, as it relates to Zoning Codes or the Comprehensive Plan. The Board also comments on preliminary site plans and serves as the Local Planning Agency for Nassau County.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:00 p.m. Members serve three (3) year terms and are required to file a financial disclosure. Board members are provided a stipend of $75 per meeting and are reimbursed for mileage at rates set by the Federal General Services Administration.

If you are interested in serving on the Planning & Zoning Board as an at-large member, please e-mail your resume to [email protected] before the close of business on Friday, November 10, 2023. To be considered, you must be a full-time Nassau County resident as verified by a valid homestead exemption which must be maintained throughout your term.

If you have any questions about the Planning & Zoning Board, please call the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320.

-Sabrina Robertson 
​ Public Information Officer