Okaloosa County BOCC — March 18, 2013 — TDC Membership Selection Process for BoCC Consideration (NG&N) — reading text

OKALOOSA COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP SELECTION PROCESS Pursuant to the criteria enumerated in Section 125.0104(4)(e), Florida Statutes, and Section A.500 of the Tourist Development Operations & Procedures Manual, the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) shall appoint qualified members to serve on the Tourist Development Council (“Council”) of which three members shall be elected officials (one member from the Board and two elected municipal officials). The remaining six members shall be qualified individuals from the community. The following is a recommended selection process for the six non-elected seats: 1. Upon Board approval of the process, notice shall be posted on the County’s website seeking qualified individuals interested in serving on the Council who meet the following criteria: a. Registered voter in Okaloosa County; and b. Has not previously served on the Council for a full term (4 years); and c. Is either: i. An owner or operator of a motel, hotel, recreational vehicle park, or other tourist accommodation in Okaloosa County and are subject to the tourist development tax; or ii. An individual that is involved in the tourist industry and who has demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but does not own or operate a motel, hotel, recreational vehicle park, or other tourist accommodation in Okaloosa County that is subject to the tourist development tax. 2. Individuals meeting the above requirements that are interested in serving on the Council shall submit a resume and completed application (“Application Package”) to the Tourist Development Director no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013. 3. The Board shall appoint a selection committee to review the Application Packages. a. The selection committee shall be comprised of a Commissioner, TDD Director and one other individual (Deputy Airport Director or Public Works Director).  b. The selection committee shall be subject to Chapters 119 and 286, Florida Statutes. Selection committee meetings shall be duly noticed, open to the public and minutes of the meeting shall be taken. c. The selection committee shall meet on or before Tuesday, March 26, 2013, to review the Application Packages and recommend appointment of Council members (see “TDC Membership and Terms” below). d. The selection committee’s recommendations will be presented to the Board for final approval at its April 2, 2013 meeting. TDC MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS 1) The Chairman of the Board, or any other Board member selected by the Chairman; • Appointed for either a two (2) or four (4) year term as determined by the Board. 2) Elected Municipal Official to be selected from the respective City Council (from the most populous municipality in Okaloosa County); • Appointed for a two (2) year term. 3) Elected Municipal Official to be selected from the respective City Council; • Appointed for a four (4) year term. 4) Owner/Operator; • Appointed for a two (2) year term. 5) Owner/Operator; • Appointed for a four (4) year term. 6) Owner/Operator; • Appointed for a four (4) year term. 7) Tourism Related Industry; • Appointed for a two (2) year term. 8) Tourism Related Industry; • Appointed for a four (4) year term. 9) Owner/Operator or Tourism Related Industry • Appointed for a two (2) year term.