Subject:
Title
Confirmation of Billy Prasad as Planning and Development Department Director.
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Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Dept/Office:
County Manager’s Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners confirm the appointment of Billy Prasad as the Planning and Development Department Director.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Pursuant to the Brevard County Charter and Code of Ordinances, it is asked that the Board of County Commissioners confirm the appointment of Billy Prasad as Planning and Development Department Director, effective April 12th, 2025. Mr. Prasad has been serving as the Interim Director since February 1, 2025. Prior to this, Mr. Prasad served as the Deputy Director since November 2023. Since joining Planning & Development in November 2022, he has been Strategic Operations Manager and Special Projects Coordinator IV.
As Deputy Director, Mr. Prasad served as the second in command, directing and coordinating the daily departmental activities including Code & Contractor Compliance, Planning & Zoning, Land Development, Building Code, and Impact Fees. He has been heavily involved in the coordination and development of the County Comprehensive Plan Evaluation & Appraisal Report and the Barrier Island Area of Critical State Concern Element to the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, Mr. Prasad brings a wealth of experience to the Planning and Development Department with his 8 years of County service. His responsibilities have included being responsible for reviewing and updating policies, resolutions, and ordinances as a Legal Analyst. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt who has managed numerous process enhancement initiatives. He has been the Board of County Commissioners Representative to the Brevard County Schools Educational Facilities Impact Fee Committee and County School Capital Outlay Committee.
Mr. Prasad's qualifications are extensive. He holds a Juris Doctorate, from Stetson University College of Law and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Florida. Additionally, he is a member of the Florida Bar Association, Brevard County Executive Leadership Institute graduate, and has a Certificate in Public Affairs, further demonstrating his commitment to professional development and leadership.
Mr. Prasad’s commitment to service and organization investment is unwavering. The experience Mr. Prasad gained as Deputy Director of Planning & Development, combined with his private expertise, has proven beneficial and prepared him to successfully take on his new role.
Clerk to the Board Instructions: