Agenda 02/23/2010 Item #16K 5
Agenda Item No. 16K5
February 23, 2010
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve bylaws as adopted by the Collier County Emergency Medical
Services Policy Advisory Board pursuant to Section Five of Ordinance No. 2009-01, as
amended.
OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the attached bylaws adopted
by the Collier County Emergency Medical Services Policy Advisory Board.
CONSIDERATIONS: On January 13, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners adopted
Ordinance No. 2009-01 creating the Collier County Emergency Medical Services Policy
Advisory Board. This advisory board assumed all duties and responsibilities of the then current
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council which, pursuant to the Ordinance, sunsetted on
March I, 2009.
Section Five of Ordinance No. 2009-01, as amended, requires the advisory board to adopt
bylaws for the scope and transaction of business to be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item was reviewed by the County Attorney and is legally
sufficient for Board action. - JAK
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the attached
bylaws adopted by the Collier County Emergency Medical Services Policy Advisory Board.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
16K5
Recommendation to approve bylaws as adopted by the Collier County Emergency Medical
Services Policy Advisory Board pursuant to Section Five of Ordinance No. 2009-01 , as
amended.
Meeting Date:
2/23120109:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Jeff Klatzkow
County Attorney
Date
2/10/20104:27:09 PM
Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow
County Attorney
Date
2/12/20108:40 AM
Approved By
OMS Coordinator
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
2/16/2010 11 :05 AM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
Management/Budget Analyst, Senior
Date
Office of Management &
Budget
Office of Management & Budget
2/16/201011:52 AM
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COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES POLICY
ADVISORY BOARD
BY LAWS
ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this organization shaH be the Collier County Emergency Medical
Services Policy Advisory Board (hereinafter the "Advisory Board").
ARTICLE II: FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES
The functions, powers and duties of the Advisory Board are set forth in Ordinance
2009-01, as amended from time-to-time, a copy of which is attached hereto, This
Advisory Board shall also be governed by Ordinance 01-55, as amended. To the extent
these bylaws are in conflict with either of these ordinances, the terms of the ordinance
wiU control.
ARTICLE III: MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the membership of the Advisory Board shaU be held
bimonthly at such time and place as designated by the Chairman. The Chairman may call
special meetings of the Advisory Board when such meetings are deemed necessary.
Notice of special meetings shall be given to each member of the Advisory Board as
provided in section 2 below. Pursuant to Florida's Sunshine Law, all meetings shall be
open to the public. This also includes committee meetings.
Notice of the time, place and purpose of all regular meetings and special meetings
of the Advisory Board shall be made to each member not less than five (5) days before
such meetings. Attendance by any members at such meetings shall constitute hislher
waiver of the requirement of written notice.
ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS
The membership of the Advisory Board shall include the current Chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners as a non-voting member, who cannot act as either the
Chairman or Vice-Chairman. Members shall elect the foUowing officers at their first
meeting held after January of each year:
A. A Chairman, who shall preside at aU meeting of the Advisory Board and
be a member ex-officio of all committees. The Chairman shall have
further powers and duties as may be assigned by the Advisory Board.
B. Vice Chairman, who in the absence of the Chairman shall exercise aU
powers and duties of the Chairman. The Vice-Chair shall have other
duties and powers as may be assigned by the Advisory Board.
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The term of office of all officers of the Advisory Board shall be one (1) year or
until their successors are elected. The tenns will begin on the first meeting after the 1 st of
January, though the end of December of the current year. Any officer may be re-elected
for the same office. A vacancy in the office of Chainnan or Vice-Chairman may be filled
by the Advisory Board at any regular meeting or special meeting called for that purpose.
The Secretary for the Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Director of the
Bureau of Emergency Services. The Secretary shall cause to be kept all minutes of all
meetings of the Advisory Board, shall be responsible for giving proper notice of all
meetings of the Advisory Board, shall perfonn all duties incidental to the office of
Secretary, shall keep track of and coordinate absences, and shall have such further duties
and powers as may be assigned by the Chairman. Excused absences shall be coordinated
with Secretary 24 hours prior to each meeting in order to meet attendance requirements.
ARTICLE V: COMMIITEES
The Chairman is empowered to appoint such permanent or ad hoc sub committee
chairs as are deemed necessary for the successful execution of the Advisory Board
program. All committee activities must be reported at a regular Advisory Board meeting.
All Committees must also comply with the Florida Sunshine law.
ARTICLE VI: AMENDMENTS
These by-laws may be amended by the Board of County Commissioners on its
own initiative or by approving proposed amendments by the Advisory Board. A
proposed amendment must be passed by a majority vote of the membership present and
voting at any regular, special or annual meeting after notice of such proposals for
amendment has been given to all members as provided in these by-laws. Notice of any
proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing to all members of the Advisory Board
not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which such amendments are to be
considered.
ARTICLE VII: RULES OF PROCEDURE
All meetings of the Advisory Board and any committees shall be conducted and
governed by Parliamentary Procedure and usage as contained and set forth in Robert's
Rules of Order, 10lh Edition, unless otherwise provided for in these by-laws or except
where modification of such rules is required because of the nature of the work to be
accomplished by the Advisory Board.