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141A.1, <br />November 9, 2021 <br />ITEM 14.A. <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners <br />DATE: November 2, 2021 <br />SUBJECT: Discussion on Indian River County Joining the Small County Coalition <br />FROM: Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Commissioner, District 2 <br />Discussion Item: <br />The Chairman of the Small County Coalition has expressed a strong interest in Indian River <br />County becoming a participating member of the Coalition. <br />The Small County Coalition was established in 1991, at the request of legislators from small <br />counties, to help bring a clear focus on and support for issues pertaining to small and rural <br />counties. Since its creation, the Coalition has worked with the legislature, state agencies, <br />and various organization to encourage positive policies and programs that address the <br />challenges faced in Florida's small communities. The Coalition does not conflict with the <br />Florida Association of Counties; rather, it works closely with FAC to ensure the internal <br />policies and elected leadership reflect the diversity that exists in our 67 counties. <br />The annual participation fees are set at $4,850, a one-time yearly charge, and there are no <br />additional registration fees or assessments. <br />I'd like to hear the Board's thoughts on this proposal. Should the Board decide to accept the <br />offer, it would need to designate two members of the BCC to serve as IRC's appointments to <br />the Coalition's Board of Directors, plus a lead staff person as the staff liaison. <br />Attachments <br />1. Cover letter from Terry Burroughs and Chris Doolin of the SCC <br />2. Participation of Small Counties and their commissioners in the Small County Coalition <br />and on the FAC Board and Policy Committees <br />3. Form designating participants for the SCC Board of Directors <br />147 <br />