HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-112RESOLUTION 2008-112
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SETTING FORTH THE POLICY FOR
APPOINTING "AT LARGE" MEMBERS TO ADVISORY
COMMITTEES.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is empowered to create
advisory committees to provide advice and information concerning various topics
that affect County government; and
WHEREAS, the advisory committees are made up of hard working and
diligent volunteers that are appointed to their positions by the Board or by the
governing body of other municipalities; and
WHEREAS, many of the committees have "at large" committee members
that are appointed by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it is the will of the Board to create written policy that should be
followed when. a vacancy of an "at large" committee member occurs; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of orderly government to have the
policy reduced to writing,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
1. "At large" advisory committee members shall be appointed by the
Board of County Commissioners unless the committee's founding
resolution, ordinance or statute provides for another method of
appointment.
2. In the event of a vacancy of an "at large" committee member, the
vacancy shall be listed on the next available agenda for the Board
of County Commissioners under the topic "Informational Items from
Staff or Commissioners not requiring Board Action" of the agenda.
3. After the vacancy appears in the agenda and is read by the
Chairman, the Board may appoint a candidate to fill the position no
sooner than fourteen days following the reading of the vacancy.
4. In the event that more than one candidate is nominated for the
vacancy, the Board shall fill the vacancy by a majority vote.
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5. The mandates of this resolution shall not be required
majority of the Board deems it necessary to immediately
member to an advisory committee.
This resolution was moved for adoption
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Sandra L. Bowden
Vice Chairman Wesley S. Davis
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler
by Commissioner
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Davis
Flescher , and upon being
Aye
AeYe
Aye
Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted
this 12th day of Auciust , 2008.
Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk
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Deputy Clerk
Approved as to fo
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William K. DeBraal
Deputy County Attorney
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by its Board of Couiaty.Gommissraners.,
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