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Frequently Asked Questions
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| On this page you will find answers to frequently asked questions. |
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| Please click on question for further information. |
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| 1. When are City Commission Meetings held? |
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| 2. When is the public able to comment during Commission Meetings? |
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| 3. How do I apply for an Advisory Board or Committee seat? |
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| 4. When are municipal elections held? |
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| 5. Where do I register to vote? |
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| 6. Where do I go to vote? |
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| 7. How can I contact the Courthouse? |
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| 8. How can I access the Florida Statutes? |
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| 9. I have a Delray Beach address, but live outside the city limits. Who do I call for assistance in resolving a problem or have a question about services? |
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| 10. How can I contact Departments within the State of Florida? |
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| 11. How can I contact the Florida Commission on Ethics? |
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| 1. When are City Commission Meetings held? |
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Regular City Commission meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall unless otherwise posted.
City Commission Workshops are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall unless otherwise posted. |
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| 2. When is the public able to comment during Commission Meetings? |
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Commission meetings are conducted based on the agenda created by the City Clerk's office. The agenda is an outline of subjects to be considered at the meeting, and it is also used to promote orderly procedures. The agenda is conducted in the following order.
1. Roll Call
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
4. Agenda Approval
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Proclamations
7. Presentations
8. Consent Agenda
9. Regular Agenda*
10. Public Hearings
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items From the Public - Immediately
Following Public Hearings
A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries
B. From the Public
12. First Readings*
13. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items
A. City Manager
B. City Attorney
C. City Commission
The public is encouraged to offer comments during the Commission meetings when directed to do so by the Mayor during the following sections:
Section No. 10 - Public Hearings: Any citizen is entitled to speak on items under this section.
Section No. 11.B. - Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the Public: Any citizen is entitled to be heard concerning any matter within the scope of jurisdiction of the Commission under this section. The Commission may withhold comment or direct the City Manager to take action on requests or comments. Remarks by an individual are limited to three minutes or less at the discretion of the Commission.
Section No. 9 - Regular Agenda and Section No. 12 - First Reading Items: When extraordinary circumstances or reasons exist and at the discretion of the Commission, citizens may speak on any official agenda item under these sections when called upon. |
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| 3. How do I apply for an Advisory Board or Committee seat? |
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| Board vacancies are listed in the News For Neighborhoods, the city's monthly newsletter, or on our Advisory Board Web Page. All interested residents are encouraged to submit an application to the City Commission in care of the City Clerk's Office. Applications are available at the Clerk's office. Please contact Venice Cobb at (561) 243-7056 or by email at cobb@ci.delray-beach.fl.us for more information. |
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| 4. When are municipal elections held? |
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| The Municipal Election is held on the second Tuesday in March. Any person seeking to qualify as a candidate for the office of Mayor or for the office of any City Commission seat must have been a resident of Delray Beach, who became an elector of the city on or before September 1st preceding the municipal election. The term is for two (2) years. |
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| 5. Where do I register to vote? |
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| You can pick up a voter registration form at the City Clerk's Department located at City Hall, or by mail from the Supervisor of Elections office by calling (561) 656-6200. If you are registered already but would like to change your current information, notify the Elections office in writing of the changes. A new card will be mailed to you with your revised information. |
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| 6. Where do I go to vote? |
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| There are 23 polling locations in the City of Delray Beach which will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where you vote depends on your Precinct Number, which is located on your Voter Identification card. If you are unable to locate your Precinct Number, it is available on the Supervisor of Elections web site at http://pbcelections.org/ or by contacting their office at (561) 656-6200. |
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| 7. How can I contact the Courthouse? |
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| Contact South County Courthouse in Delray Beach at (561) 274-1400 or Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach at (561) 355-2431 or visit their web site at http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/cadmin/index.htm. |
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| 8. How can I access the Florida Statutes? |
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| Contact the Legislative Information Division. The toll-free number for Florida residents is 1-800-342-1827 or visit their web site at http://www.leg.state.fl.us/. |
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| 9. I have a Delray Beach address, but live outside the city limits. Who do I call for assistance in resolving a problem or have a question about services? |
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| Contact Palm Beach County Citizens' Service Center at 930-4314 (toll free in Boca Raton, Delray Beach or the Glades) or visit their web site at http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/. |
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| 10. How can I contact Departments within the State of Florida? |
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| Visit their web site at http://www.eog.state.fl.us/. |
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| 11. How can I contact the Florida Commission on Ethics? |
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| Contact the Florida Commission on Ethics at (850) 488-7864 or visit their web site at http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/. |
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