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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the bylaws for the Public Transit Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.
OBJECTIVE: To adopt bylaws to provide basic rules that will assist the Public Transit Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee to function in accordance with its intended purpose and function.
CONSIDERATION: The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) passed Resolution 2013-50
on February 26, 2013, which created an ad hoc Collier County Public Transit Advisory
Committee to make recommendation in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs and
plans to provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier County. A requirement of the
resolution is to adopt bylaws for the advisory committee. The Bylaws will become effective
upon an affirmative vote of two thirds of the Advisory Committee quorum and subsequent
approval by the BCC. The Public Transit Ad Hoc Advisory Committee met on July 16, 2013,
and took action to unanimously recommend that the BCC approve the bylaws. This committee is
scheduled to expire on July 16, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact with this item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires
majority vote for Board approval.—SRT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated
with this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the bylaws for the Public Transit Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee
Prepared by: Trinity Scott, Public Transit Manager, Alternative Transportation Modes
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.5.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the bylaws for the Public Transit Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee.
Meeting Date: 9/24/2013
Prepared By
Name: Scott Trinity
Title: VALUE MISSING
8/22/2013 8:07:52 PM
Submitted by
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Title: VALUE MISSING
Name: Scott Trinity
8/22/2013 8:07:53 PM
Approved By
Name: ArnoldMichelle
Title: Director-Alt Transportation Modes,Alternative Tr
Date: 9/6/2013 10:28:06 AM
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst,Public Service Division
Date: 9/6/2013 3:44:58 PM
Name: TeachScott
Title:Deputy County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 9/6/2013 4:22:22 PM
Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Purchasing/General Services Director
Date: 9/10/2013 3:12:41 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
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Title: County Attorney
Date: 9/11/2013 2:45:07 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manage
Date: 9/13/2013 12:17:50 PM
Name: OberrathKaren
Title: Senior Accountant, Grants
Date: 9/13/2013 3:50:43 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 9/17/2013 2:37:02 PM
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BY LAWS
AD HOC COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECTION I CREATION & PURPOSE OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC
TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) passed Resolution 2013-50, which
created an ad hoc Collier County Public Transit Advisory Committee (hereinafter the "Advisory
Committee") to make recommendations to the BCC in matters related to transit policies, issues,
programs,and plans to provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier County.
SECTION II FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
The duties of the Advisory Committee will include,but not be limited to the following:
1. To review and make recommendations to the BCC regarding transit policy, issues,
programs and plans.
2. To evaluate established policies,procedures, ordinances and development regulations and
make recommendation in support of efficient and effective public transit for the future.
3. To serve as a forum for advancing countywide public transportation.
4. To provide to the Board of County Commissioners a program plan as provided in the
Transit Development Plan.
5. To provide to the Board of County Commissioners a work plan detailing the goals and
objectives of the Advisory Committee to be undertaken for the following year.
SECTION III MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENTS, TERMS OF OFFICE,
ATTENDANCE AND FILLING OF VACANCIES
The Advisory Committee shall be composed of nine members whose membership shall include:
1. One representative designated by the District School Board of Collier County.
2. At least two representatives shall be passengers of the system.
3. If possible, members should include representatives from large employers, health
care related services, social services, and transportation and planning
professionals.
Members of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Board of
County Commissioners. Members shall be sought in accordance with and shall meet the
qualifications for membership and requirements outlined in Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended,
or by its successor ordinance. Appointment of members to the Advisory Committee shall be by
resolution of the BCC, which resolution shall set forth a date of appointment. Each appointment
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shall be for a term of twelve (12) months. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Advisory
Board shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.
SECTION IV REMOVAL FROM OFFICE; FAILURE TO ATTEND MEETINGS
Removal from office and attendance requirements shall be governed by Ordinance No. 01-55, as
amended, or by its successor ordinance.
SECTION V OFFICERS; RULES OF PROCUDURE
1. The Advisory Committee membership shall hold an initial organizational meeting
for the purpose of electing a chairman and vice chairman from among the
members. If the ad hoc Advisory Committee is extended beyond its initial twelve
month term, new officers shall be elected at the meeting immediately following
the initial twelve month term.
2. Officers shall be elected by a majority of a quorum of the Advisory Committee
members present at the initial organization meeting.
3. Officers shall serve for a one year term with eligibility for reelection if the term of
the Advisory Committee is extended.
4. The Chair shall preside at all meetings, call special meetings, appoint
subcommittees, and act as a liaison with government bodies and other related
committees.
5. The Vice Chair shall, during the absence of the Chair or the Chair's inability to
serve, exercise all of the duties and powers of the Chair.
SECTION VI MEETINGS
1. There shall be a minimum of one Advisory Committee meeting per quarter.
2. Additional meetings may be called by the BCC or the Advisory Committee Chair as
required to allow for public input into the transit planning and operations process.
3. The presence of five or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Advisory
Committee necessary to take action and transact business.
4. In the absence of a quorum, those members present may review the agenda items and.
make recommendations that may be reviewed for approval by the Advisory Committee at
its next meeting where there is a quorum present.
5. Notices and agendas shall be sent to members at least seven calendar days prior to
meetings.
6. All meetings shall be open to the public to encourage public awareness and participation.
7. Minutes shall be taken at all Advisory Committee meetings.
8. The Alternative Transportation Modes staff shall assist with preparation, duplication, and
distribution of materials necessary for meetings.
9. A written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and determinations shall be kept for
the Advisory Committee.
10. Copies of all Advisory Committee minutes, resolutions, reports and exhibits shall be
submitted to the Clerk's Office.
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11. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, Roberts Rules of Order shall be followed
at all meetings.
SECTION VII AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS
1. These Bylaws may be amended by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the quorum. Any
proposed amendment to the Bylaws shall be provided to every Advisory Committee
member at least seven (7) calendar days before it is voted on at a regular meeting.
2. These Bylaws, and any and all amendments to the Bylaws, will become effective upon an
affirmative vote of two thirds of the quorum and subsequent approval by the BCC.
These Bylaws for the Ad Hoc Collier County Public Transit Advisory Committee are hereby
endorsed on by the Public Transit Advisory Committee and subsequently
adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on
AD HOC COLLIER COLTOTY
PUBLIC"TRAN' SLTT 1 \TISORY COMMITTEE
By
Chair
Attested by:
Michelle Arnold, ATM Director
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
DEPUTY CLERK Georgia A. Hiller,Esq., Chairwoman
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Approved as to form and legality:
Scott R. Teach 5Cf.1)
Deputy County Attorney
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