Makes recommendations to City Council regarding the lease, sale or use of all lands and improvements thereon at any city airport, and the operation, management and maintenance thereof.

Hears and decides appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the building official in the enforcement of the zoning code (Chapter 122).

Plan, implement and assess Community Development program.

Assist in the development, implementation, and annual update of the Enterprise Zone strategic plan.  Recommend boundary changes and identify economic needs to City Council.

To construe the provision of the System and determine all questions arising thereunder, to determine all questions relating to eligibility and membership, to determine and certify the amount of all retirement allowances or other benefits hereunder.

Advise City Council regarding the operation and maintenance of any City owned Golf courses.

To coordinate and encourage the development and expansion of artistic and cultural programs and promote a general concern for providing the community with a broad exposure to the arts.

To examine code violation cases presented by City Code Enforcement Officers. Empowered to levy fines and place liens on property if violation not corrected.

Survey and inventory the historic resources of the City according to accepted practices and to develop and maintain a list of all resources researched for possible historic designation, issue certificates of appropriateness.

Provides subsidized housing units and rental assistance payments to income eligible residents in Marion County.

Advise on all matters relating to the operation and maintenance of the Fort King Tennis Center; recommend policies and administrative matters affecting same.

Make recommendations to City Council relating to zoning and land use and ensures that changes proposed are consistent with City's Comprehensive Plan.

Advise and recommend on use of public facilities for recreational programs, act as liaison with County Commission and School Board regarding availability of facilities for programs, and consult with City staff on policies and administrative matters pertaining to recreation.

Develop and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting and removal of trees on property owned or controlled by the City and on property owned or controlled by all other governmental entities when this property is located within the city limits.