P.A.O.C.E.
Cecilia James, President
Phone: 850-248-8290
PAOCE Membership Application 2022
The Panhandle Association of Code Enforcement (PAOCE) serves Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf and Liberty Counties. Membership in PAOCE provides you with the opportunity to earn continuing education hours for recertification close to home. Membership fees are due in January each year and are prorated quarterly. Current dues are $40 for active members and $35 for associate members.
Next Meeting:
What: Annual Meeting and Officer Elections*
*Email officer nominations to cjames@baycountyfl.gov in advance so that time can be allocated for the voting process in the event there are multiple nominees.
When: April 12, 2022 from 9:30am to 3:00pm
RSVP: By April 7th at 5pm. Head count is needed for the lunch order
Where: Lynn Haven Garden Club, 307 Ohio Avenue Lynn Haven, FL 32444 (located at the foot of the Bailey Bridge across from Po’Folks (400 Ohio Avenue))
Educational Presentation: Wildlife in Florida by FWC / Situational Awareness for Code Enforcement Officers by Bay County Sheriff’s Office
Non-Member Education Fee: $20 per meeting (Free for members)
Membership Application: PAOCE Membership Application 2022
PAOCE Board Members:
President - Cecilia James - cjames@baycountyfl.gov - 850-248-8290
Vice President- Belinda Taylor - billandpenny@bellsouth.net
Treasurer – Scot Thorpe – sthorpe@baycountyfl.gov
Secretary - Suzie Kogot - skogot@baycountyfl.gov - 850-248-8290
Previous Meetings/Trainings:
November 9, 2021
July 21, 2021 - Code Enforcement Circuit Court Actions- Appeals & Injunctions / PAOCE Officer elections for President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary
January 22, 2020 - Officer Elections, Samaritans Purse, and Fire Code Requirements for Vacation Rentals
October 16, 2019 - Adult Services / Homestead Fraud
April 17, 2019 - Drug Identification, Awareness and Field Observation
January 16, 2019 - Hurricane Michael Impacts and Needs
October 2018 - Cancelled due to Hurricane Michael
July 18, 2018 - Active Shooter
January 17, 2018 - Annual Meeting; Veteran and Homeless Assistance; Department of Transportation Issues
October 18, 2017 - Hurricane Preparedness
August 15, 2017 - Turtle Lighting Training
July 19, 2017 - Active Shooter Preparedness
April 19, 2017 - Training presented by DEP and CSX
January 18, 2017 - ELECTIONS & Code Enforcement Legal Issues Part II including adverse possessions, interests of ownership and towing vehicles
August 2016 - Legal issues regarding entering properties including Inspection Warrants
