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Polk County Seeks Residents to Serve on Lake Access Advisory Committee

Published: September 27, 2023

Bartow, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2023) — Polk County commissioners are looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the county’s Lake Access Advisory Committee.

The Lake Access Advisory Committee studies how to increase public access to Polk County’s lakes and reports findings and recommendations back to the County Commission. The Lake Access Advisory Committee includes 10 members appointed by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. Each Commissioner appoints two members to the Committee, with staggered member terms. Members appointed to the Committee serve a term of three years.

The meeting dates and location are determined by the membership, meeting as necessary to carry out its duties.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Polk County Lake Access Advisory Committee, please submit your resume and cover letter to miannenelson@polk-county.net by close of business on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.


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