Okaloosa County BOCC — April 27, 2013 — reading text

Commissioners. Committee members may be removed by the Board of County Commissioners at any time with, or without cause. The Committee shall recommend to the Board of County Commissions the removal of a Committee member who accrues three unexcused absences from regularly-scheduled meetings of the Committee during the calendar year. Absences may be excused by a vote of the members of the Committee present at any meeting. SECTION 6. OFFICERS. A. Chairperson. The Committee shall elect a Chairperson to preside at all meetings. The initial Chairperson shall be elected at the first meeting of the Committee. Thereafter, the Chairperson shall be elected at the first meeting in January of each year and shall serve until the first meeting in January of 5 Packet Pg. 995  9.2.a the following year. There shall be no term limits for a member to serve as Chairperson. B. Vice-Chairperson. The Committee shall elect a Vice- Chairperson to preside and act on behalf of the Chairperson Attachment: RESTORE ACT COMM RESOLUTION 3-5 (1501 : RESTORE Act Committee Membership) during his or her absence. The term of office and method of election for the Vice-Chairperson shall be the same as the Chairperson. SECTION 7. REGULAR MEETINGS. The Committee shall establish a schedule of regular meetings, which shall be held at least every other month. A schedule of each year’s regular meetings shall be distributed to all Committee members in December of the preceding calendar year. SECTION 8. QUORUM AND VOTING. Seven (7) Committee members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business. Each member shall exercise one vote on all matters subject to a vote of the Committee. All matters shall be decided by a majority vote of the members present. No member shall abstain from voting unless the member has, or there appears to be, a possible conflict of interest. SECTION 9. SPECIAL MEETINGS. The Chairperson may call a special meeting of the Committee on his or her initiative and shall call a special meeting at the request of any four members. 6 Packet Pg. 996  9.2.a SECTION 10. LOCATION OF MEETING. Committing meetings shall be held in a County facility of sufficient size to accommodate those present which has the capability to live-stream audio and video of the meeting on the Attachment: RESTORE ACT COMM RESOLUTION 3-5 (1501 : RESTORE Act Committee Membership) County website at such locations as the Committee may determine from time to time. SECTION 11. RULES OF PROCEDURE. The Committee may adopt its own rules of procedure. Until changed, action of the committee shall be by motion of one member, followed by a second by another member, and affirmative vote of those voting. Unless overruled by the Committee, the Chairperson shall conduct the meetings. SECTION 12. SUNSHINE LAW. The Committee shall be subject to and each member shall be responsible for compliance with the Florida Sunshine Law and the Florida Public Records Act. SECTION 13. AGENDA The Chairperson shall prepare an agenda for all meetings. Each agenda shall have a time for open comment from the public. Any Committee member may request that a matter be placed on the agenda. The agenda and related materials shall be posted on the County website and distributed to the members at least two business days prior to the meeting date. SECTION 14. MINUTES. 7 Packet Pg. 997  9.2.a Minutes shall be kept at each Committee meeting. The written summary of each meeting shall be submitted for approval of the members at the next regular meeting. Each written summary shall reflect the persons in attendance, items Attachment: RESTORE ACT COMM RESOLUTION 3-5 (1501 : RESTORE Act Committee Membership) discussed, each action taken at the meeting, and the vote of the members on each item presented at the meeting. All official minutes of the Committee shall be signed by the Chairman. SECTION 15. NOTICE OF PULIC MEETING. Notice of regular or special meetings of the Committee and the time and location of each meeting shall be published to the public. SECTION 16. EFFECTIVE DATE. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. ADOPTED this 5th day of March, 2013. OKALOOSA COUNTY, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida (Seal) By:_________________________ DON R. AMUNDS, Chairman ATTEST: _______________________ DON W. HOWARD Clerk of Circuit Court 8 Packet Pg. 998  9.2.b Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee Name______________________________________________________________________ Attachment: Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee (1501 : RESTORE Act Committee Membership) Address____________________________________________________________________ Resident of Okaloosa County at least 3 years: ___Yes ___No ( ___City ___Unincorporated) Position(s) applying for: __Environmental __League of Cities __Business (Chamber) __Economic/Jobs (EDC) __Education __Fishing/Seafood __Tourism A. Education (Degrees, Schools, Continuing Education, etc.): (May include in Resume) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ B. Work Experience in the Position Applied For: (May attach resume if desired) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ C. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied For with contact info: 1.__________________________________________________________________________ 2.__________________________________________________________________________ 3.__________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 Packet Pg. 999  9.2.b D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held (Groups, Societies, Boards, etc): ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Attachment: Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee (1501 : RESTORE Act Committee Membership) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ E. How much time are you willing to give to this volunteer position? __Hrs per week/month F. Why do you want to be a member of the Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ G. If not selected for the ORAC, are you willing to serve on a Working Group? __Yes __No H. I certify that all information in this application is true and accurate. I authorize County staff to verify any information as they deem necessary and to contact the references I have provided. I also understand that this is a voluntary (unpaid) position and that I will serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners. I further acknowledge that the ORAC falls under the Florida Sunshine Laws (e.g., I cannot discuss ORAC business with other ORAC members outside a public meeting) and Public Records Laws and I will comply with those requirements (ORAC members will be briefed on these requirements by the County Attorney). Name:________________________________ Signature_______________________________ Date________ Page 2 Packet Pg. 1000