Qualifications

The members shall reflect an interest in the history of the city, be representative of the diversity of the city, and, when possible, be residents or own property in the city.

Additional Requirements

The members of the board shall be sworn by the city clerk to perform the duties of the office.

Meetings

Second Wednesday each month, Southwest Museum of History, 2031 Jackson Street, 4:00 o’clock p.m.

Attendance Requirements

If any member fails to attend, without cause, 75 percent of all meetings held during any calendar year from the date of appointment by city council, the member's seat shall automatically be forfeited.

Duties

(1) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in recommending the preservation of existing historical artifacts pertaining to the city and southwest Florida in the collection of the historical museum.

(2) Act in an advisory capacity to recommend to the city council the use and purpose of the facilities on said property that will increase the interest therein to the citizens, residents and visitors of the city generally, insofar as the same are not in conflict with the policies and regulations of the city.

(3) Act in an advisory capacity to recommend to the city council charges and fees for admission to the property used by the historical museum.

(4) Have such other advisory duties, powers and responsibilities as granted by the city council.

Board Membership

The board shall consist of seven (7) members and two (2) alternate members.  The members shall serve for three-year terms.  The members shall serve for three-year terms at the pleasure of city council and without compensation.

If you wish to apply, please visit Boards and Committees to download an application.

Qualifications

The members shall reflect an interest in the history of the city, be representative of the diversity of the city, and, when possible, be residents or own property in the city.

Additional Requirements

The members of the board shall be sworn by the city clerk to perform the duties of the office.

Meetings

Second Wednesday each month, Southwest Museum of History, 2031 Jackson Street, 4:00 o’clock p.m.

Attendance Requirements

If any member fails to attend, without cause, 75 percent of all meetings held during any calendar year from the date of appointment by city council, the member's seat shall automatically be forfeited.

Duties

(1) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in recommending the preservation of existing historical artifacts pertaining to the city and southwest Florida in the collection of the historical museum.

(2) Act in an advisory capacity to recommend to the city council the use and purpose of the facilities on said property that will increase the interest therein to the citizens, residents and visitors of the city generally, insofar as the same are not in conflict with the policies and regulations of the city.

(3) Act in an advisory capacity to recommend to the city council charges and fees for admission to the property used by the historical museum.

(4) Have such other advisory duties, powers and responsibilities as granted by the city council.

Board Membership

The board shall consist of seven (7) members and two (2) alternate members.  The members shall serve for three-year terms.  The members shall serve for three-year terms at the pleasure of city council and without compensation.

If you wish to apply, please visit Boards and Committees to download an application.