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ORDINANCE NO. 2013- 015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONCERNING POLICIES GOVERNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD; AMENDING SECTION 102.07 (ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION) AND ESTABLISHING A NEW SECTION 102.11 (PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD) AND OF CHAPTER 102 (BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES); MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, requires that "[m]embers of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard on a proposition before a board or commission"; and WHEREAS, Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, provides that the opportunity to be heard on such a proposition shall be subject to certain rules and policies adopted by the board or commission considering the proposition; and WHEREAS, Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, provides that if a board or commission adopts rules or policies in conformity with the scope of the limitations set forth in Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, then "when providing an opportunity for members of the public to be heard, the board or commission is deemed to be acting in compliance" with Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners by adoption of this ordinance desires and intends to adopt rules and policies in conformity with the scope and limitations set forth in Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. Enactment Authority. Article VIII, § 1 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, vest broad home rule powers in counties to enact ordinances, not inconsistent with general or special law, for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the county. The Board specifically determines that the enactment of this ordinance is consistent with general or special law, and is necessary and appropriate to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Indian River County.