DACs & Advisory Committees

Information for DACs, Committees & Umbrellas

You've found the hub for information about DACs, committees and umbrellas for the Monroe County Tourism Development Council.

Questions? Contact us at partners@fla-keys.com

2026 dac meeting scheduLE

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: DAC I (Lodging Rep) & Fishing Committee (District IV)

The Tourist Development Council (TDC) has upcoming vacancies on two committees with terms beginning in late February 2026. Details are in the application documents below.

Application deadline: January 16.

Please submit your completed application to sydney@fla-keys.com by the deadline for consideration. If you have any questions feel free to reach out.

District Advisory Committee (DAC) I (Lodging representative for District I)

District I: Encompasses the city limits of Key West
Application

Fishing Advisory Committee (District IV representative)

District IV: Between the Long Key Bridge and mile marker 90.939
Application

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: Dive & Eco-Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourist Development Council (TDC) is pleased to announce the formation of the newly established Dive & Eco-Tourism Advisory Committee. This committee was recently created to strengthen the integration, strategy, and oversight of two vital segments of the Florida Keys tourism economy: diving and nature-based ecotourism.

District Breakdown:

District I: Encompasses the city limits of Key West
District II: From the city limits of Key West to the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge
District III: From the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge to the Long Key Bridge
District IV: Between the Long Key Bridge and mile marker 90.939
District V: From mile marker 90.940 to the Dade/Monroe County line, including any mainland portions of Monroe County

Applications for all districts

Please review the district descriptions, then download and complete the application for the district that best matches your location and professional involvement.

Application deadline: January 16.

Please submit your completed application to sydney@fla-keys.com by the deadline for consideration. If you have any questions or need assistance determining your district, feel free to reach out.

For New DAC/Committee Members

Welcome and thank you for serving on a Monroe County TDC advisory committee!

Before attending your first meeting, please complete the required documents & training video:

Oath of Office Form - please sign, notarize and either mail to our office or scan/email to sydney@fla-keys.com
Disclosure Form - please complete and either mail to our office or scan/email to sydney@fla-keys.com
Responding to Public Requests Relating to TDC/DAC Business - please download/read
Visit Florida Keys Ethics video - please watch

Questions: please contact sydney@fla-keys.com or one of your committee ambassadors.

Office address: 1201 White Street, #102, Key West, FL 33040

See the official Monroe County Tourist Development Council site for more information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Training for new DAC/Committee members - please review. Our staff (one of the ambassadors for your committee) will reach out to you to walk you through this training and answer any questions.
Government-in-the-Sunshine Handout
Board Members - includes all TDC board & District Advisory Committee members
DAC 2026 Meeting Schedule & Agendas - please put these in your calendar!
TDC Four Penny Report - updated monthly, under the Market Research section of the page
Voting Conflicts of Interest
TDC Operations Manual - please pay particular attention to:
- DAC Policies & Procedures (Section III, pg 4)
- Absentee Policy (Section III, pg 12)
- State Statute (Section VII-A, pg 3)
- Monroe County Code (Section VIII, pg 3)

DAC & Committee Ambassadors

These Visit Florida Keys staff members are your main points of contact for information or any questions. They'll keep you informed & up-to-date!

DAC I - Key West