The purpose of the Construction Trades Board is to regulate and license local contractors. The Construction Trades Board shall have the authority to discipline persons who violate applicable local code, State Statutes or Florida Building Code provisions pertaining to the activities of licensed contractors, including the authority to suspend and or revoke their licenses and impose monetary fines.

All applicants must be Manatee County residents or have businesses in the Unincorporated area of Manatee County.

Members shall serve the following terms:

• Two members appointed for a term of two (2) years each
• Three members appointed for a term of three (3) years each
• Two members appointed for a term of four (4) years each

Four of the Members should be licensed building trades contractors:

• One General Contractor
• One Commercial Swimming Pool Contractor
• One Mechanical/Electrical or Plumbing Contractor
• One State Certified or Locally Licensed in any field of construction not represented

All contractors must have five years of experience.

Three members shall be citizens who do not hold an "Active" contracting license in the field of construction. These will serve as consumer representatives.

Advisory Board positions are advertised as openings become available.

To apply for an opening, fill out the online Advisory Board Application. 

If you have questions about the application process, please call the Advisory Board liaison for that specific board.

The Construction Trades Board meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month as needed. Meetings are held at 3:00 p.m. in the Patricia M. Glass Chambers located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administration Center, 1112 Manatee Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205.

Past Meeting Agendas & Minutes (Manatee County Clerk Website)

• Construction Trades Board Minutes
• Agendas can be obtained from County Clerk