Community Action Board

​Wh​​at is the Community Action Advisory Board?

The Community Action Block Grant Contract (CSBG)​ requires the establishment of a Community Action Advisory Board. The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners created the first Community Action Advisory Board in 1974 in order ​to receive CSBG funding from the Florida Department of Commerce (formerly known as Florida Department of Economic Opportunity).

What does the Community Action Advisory Board do?

​Board members are required to fully participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Community Action Block Grant Programs, such as energy assistance programs and vocational training programs, that are created to serve low-income communities in Palm Beach County. This is consistent with BCC Resolution No. R-2018-0372 adopted April 10, 2018, amending Resolution No. R2014-0588, per Section 3-A1.

Who participates in the Community Action Advisory Board?

​​The Community Action Advisory Board is comprised of 15 total members. Five members are elected public officials or their appointees. Five members are representatives of business, industry, health, education, or other major groups or interests. Five members are representatives of the low-income areas served.

When does the Community Action Advisory Board meet? 

​Every year, Quarterly Board Meetings are typically held at 5:30pm on the third Tuesday of February, May, August and November. Click here​ for the 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule.

Can the public attend a Community Action Board meeting?

Community Action A​dvisory Board meetings are open to the public. The location will be posted on this webpage and on Palm Beach County Community Services Department social media sites in addition to the information boards of various community partners.

Upon Notice, meetings are subject to change or cancellation. Please feel free to email AMarcell@pbcgov.org to confirm.​

If you wish to attend remotely, please see below.​

Advisory Board Meeting Schedule 

​Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: PBC Community Services, 810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

November 12, 2024
February 10, 2025
May 12​​, 2025
August 11, 2025

All meetings are open to the general public; an RSVP is not required to attend.​

If you have any questions or require special accommodation, please contact Natalie Vazquez at (561) 355-4208 or email NVazquez@pbcgov.org​. 

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