The purpose of the Board is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Commission on matters relating to zoning.

The Board consists of five (5) members, and two (2) alternate members, appointed by the City Commission, and shall serve without compensation and at the pleasure of the City Commission.

Members shall be residents and qualified voters of the City of Dania Beach.

In addition, the School Board of Broward County, Florida, is authorized to appoint a designee to serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Board. Such appointee is not required to be either a resident or qualified voter of the City.