Okaloosa County BOCC — March 17, 2015 — Policy v4 final

OKALOOSA COUNTY DESTIN FORT WALTON BEACH AIRPORT AVIATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE POLICY 1  Article 1 General Section 1.1 Purpose: The Aviation Advisory Committee (“AAC”) was established by the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) on July 28, 1992. Its initial purpose was to assist Okaloosa County in reviewing proposed tall structures and other structures/facilities that may impact military/civilian aviation activities within the County. The Board desires that the AAC expand its scope to review proposals relating to the capacity expansion and enhancement of ancillary facilities of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and that it evaluate and provide recommendations to the Board to assure that such proposed improvements will not interfere with or degrade the mission of the Unites States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base and other military facilities within Okaloosa County. Section 1.2 Responsibilities: The AAC shall review all applications for structures exceeding one hundred (100) feet in height and shall provide written comments and recommendations to the Planning Division Manager of the Growth Management Department for distribution to the Okaloosa County Planning Commission. Additionally, it shall further review and provide recommendations to the Board concerning proposals relating to the capacity expansion and enhancement of ancillary facilities of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and evaluate and provide recommendations to assure that such improvements will not interfere with or degrade the mission of the Unites States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base and other military facilities within Okaloosa County. Section 1.3 Sunshine Law: As an advisory committee established by the Board, the AAC is governed by and subject to the Florida Sunshine Law. All newly appointed members shall participate in an orientation process, which shall include, but is not limited to, an overview of Sunshine Law, Public Records and Ethics. From time-to-time, members of the AAC shall participate in a refresher briefing on the topics included in the orientation. Article 2 Membership Section 2.1 Composition: The AAC shall be comprised of nine (9) voting members. All members shall be a resident of Okaloosa County. 1  Membership shall consist of one member appointed by the following entities and ratified by the Board: 1) Eglin Air Force Base, 2) Hurlburt Field, 3) Destin Jet Aviation, In addition, the Board liaison to the Department of Airports for the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and five (5) at-large members appointed by the Board shall also be members of the AAC. All members of the AAC shall either be appointed by or have their appointment confirmed by the Board. Staff of the Department of Airports shall provide support for the AAC. Section 2.2 Term: AAC members shall serve on the committee at the pleasure of the Board. All members shall serve for staggered terms of four (4) years, with the exception that the Board liaison will serve for the duration of their appointment as liaison. Section 2.3 Vacancies: Should any seat on the AAC become vacant, a replacement to serve the remainder of that seat’s term shall be appointed in the same manner as the appointment of the person whose absence created the vacancy. Section 2.4 Removal: Any member shall be subject to removal from the AAC if they miss three (3) AAC meetings per year or upon a majority vote of the Board. Special consideration will be given for any absences due to Acts of God, medical reasons, and/or family emergencies. Article 3