Veterans Advisory Council

Established: Resolution 1984-20

Function: To represent the various member service organizations and for carrying out the duties and responsibilities outlined below:

  • Promote harmony and improve relationships among the various service organizations, inform the general public of the importance of the veteran and improve morale of the veterans; Promote patriotism;
  • Assist all veterans in every way possible;
  • Insure the Committee becomes a viable part of the community and a way of life in Flagler County;
  • Make presentations, charters and proclamations to either City or County Commissioners when necessary;
  • Work with the various private organizations to further the aims and objectives of the veteran and improve the way of life by assisting in jobs programs, working with the Chamber of Commerce, State Employment Service and the VA Regional Office; and
  • Submit proposals, grievances and complaints to the Governors Veterans Advisory Council for all veterans, especially the Vietnam veteran, to improve and prevent loss of veterans benefits.

Membership: Consists of seven members appointed by the organizations.

Appointment Terms: 2 year appointments made January of each year.

Meeting Information: Meets monthly the 1st Monday at 4:00 p.m. except for May and September when they meet the 2nd Monday at 4:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: Government Services Building (GSB), 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 2, First Floor Conference Room, Bunnell, FL 32110

Staff Liaison: David Lydon, Veterans Services Officer and Eric Flores Febles, Veterans Service Officer Assistant (386) 313-4014

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