Building Board – Meets monthly on the 4^th Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the temporary City Council Chambers at the Gulf Theater, Military Heritage Museum. – City residency not required. Seven-member board with two alternate members.  Three-year terms. Maximum of three terms OR partial term plus 2 more terms.  Four members must be involved with the building industry and three members must be consumer advocates who are not, nor ever have been, involved with building industry.  

Makes recommendations to City Council on the minimum qualifying requirements for obtaining Certificates of Competency in the various construction trades and the fees for same.  Periodically reviews and holds public hearings on all building, electrical, plumbing, housing, gas, fire prevention and other related codes.  Reviews enforcement of all codes relating to construction standards and acts as condemnation board in matters of violation of minimum standards.  Hears alleged complaints against contractors.