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BCC- Workshop
w/HAAB
NOVEMBER 7,2005
COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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JOINT WORKSHOP AGENDA
w/Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB)
November 7, 2005
9:00 a.m.
Fred W. Coyle, Chairman, District 4
Frank Halas, Vice-Chairman, District 2
Donna Fiala, Commissioner, District 1
Tom Henning, Commissioner, District 3
Jim Coletta, Commissioner, District 5
NOTICE: ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM
MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO SPEAKING. SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER
WITH THE COUNTY MANAGER PRIOR TO THE PRESENTATION OF THE
AGENDA ITEM TO BE ADDRESSED.
COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2004-05, AS AMENDED, REQUIRES
THAT ALL LOBBYISTS SHALL, BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING
ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ADDRESSING THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS), REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO
THE BOARD AT THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT.
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON SUBJECTS WHICH ARE NOT ON
THIS AGENDA MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING WITH EXPLANATION
TO THE COUNTY MANAGER AT LEAST 13 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF
THE MEETING AND WILL BE HEARD UNDER "PUBLIC PETITIONS".
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD
WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING THERETO,
AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
ALL REGISTERED PUBLIC SPEAKERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO FIVE (5)
MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN.
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 3301 EAST
TAMIAMI TRAIL, NAPLES, FLORIDA, 34112, (239) 774-8380; ASSISTED
LISTENING DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE.
1. Call to Order
2. The Board of County Commissioners and the HAAB plan to discuss and explore
the HAAB's functions, powers, and duties pursuant to the County Ordinance. (Ord.
91- 37)
3. Adjourn
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§ 2-913
COLLIER COUNTY CODE
ing procedures and other technical assistance
relating to financial audit and finance during the
course of the committee's reviews.
(Ord. No. 91-10, § 8; Ord. No. 01-37, § 8, 6-26-01)
Sec. 2-914. Review process.
This committee shall be reviewed once every
four years commencing in 2003, in accordance
with the procedures contained in Collier County
Ordinance No. 86-41 [sections 2-826 through 2-834],
as amended, or its successor ordinance.
(Ord. No. 91-10, § 9; Ord. No. 01-37, § 9, 6-26-01)
Sees. 2-915-2-925. Reserved.
DIVISION 7. HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY
BOARD*
Sec. 2-926. Created.
The Hispanic affairs advisory board (hereinaf-
ter referred to as the "board") is hereby created.
(Ord. No. 91-37, § 1)
Sec. 2-927. Appointment and composition.
(a) The Hispanic affairs advisory board shall
be composed of nine members appointed by reso-
lution of the board of county commissioners.
(b) Members of the board shall be appointed by
and serve at the pleasure of the board of county
commissioners. Said members shall be perma-
nent residents and electors of the county.
(c) Appointment of members to the board shall
be by resolution of the board of county commis-
sioners, which resolution shall set forth the date
of appointment and the term of office.
(Ord. No. 91-37, § 2; Ord. No. 91-78, § 1)
Sec. 2-928. Terms of office.
(a) The initial terms of office of the Hispanic
affairs advisory board members shall· be as fol-
lows:
(1) Three members shall serve for two years.
(2) Three members shall serve for three years.
(3) Three members shall serve for four years.
*Cross reference-Human rights, ch. 70.
Supp. No. 12
(b) Thereafter, each appointment or reappoint-
ment shall be for a term of four years. A member
of the board may be reappointed by the board of
county commissioners for one successive term.
However, other qualified applicants may be con-
sidered for any vacancy. Appointments to fill any
vacancies on the board shall be for the remainder
of the unexpired term of office.
(Ord. No. 91-37, § 3; Ord. No. 91-78, § 2)
Sec. 2-929. Removal from office; failure to
attend meetings.
(a) Any member of the Hispanic affairs advi-
sory board may be removed from office, with or
without cause, by a majority vote of the board of
county commissioners.
(b) If any member of the board fails to attend
two consecutive board meetings without a satis-
factory excuse or if a member is absent from more
than one-half of the board's meetings in a given
fiscal year, the board shall declare the member's
seat to be vacant and the vacancy shall be filled
by the board of county commissioners.
(Ord. No. 91-37, § 4)
Sec. 2-930. Officers; quorum; rules of proce-
dure.
(a) Annually the membership of the Hispanic
affairs advisory board shall elect a chairman and
vice-chairman from among the members. Officers'
terms shall be for one year with eligibility for
reelection.
(b) The presence offive or more members shall
constitute a quorum necessary to take action and
transact business. In addition, an affirmative
vote offive or more members shall be necessary in
order to take official action, regardless of whether
five or more members are present at the meeting.
(c) The board shall, by majority vote of the
entire membership,adopt rules of procedure for
the transaction of business and shall keep a
written record of meetings, resolutions, findings
and determinations. Copies of all boàrd minutes,
resolutions, reports, and exhibits shall be submit-
ted to the board of county commissioners.
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(d) All board meetings shall be open to the
public.
(Ord. No. 91-37, § 5; Ord. No. 91-78, § 3)
Sec. 2-931. Reimbursement of expenses.
Members ofthe Hispanic affairs advisory board
shall serve without compensation, but shall be
entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses
reasonably incurred in the performance of their
duties upon prior approval of the board of county
commissioners.
(Ord. No. 91-37, § 6)
Sec. 2-932. Functions, powers and duties.
The functions, powers and duties of the His-
panic affairs advisory board shall be as follows:
(1) The board shall identify and evaluate
problems unique to the Hispanic commu-
nity.
(2) The board shall review and recommend
ways to ensure open communication be-
tween minorities and the county govern-
ment to help promote and foster better
understanding by the county of the prob-
lems facing the minority population.
(3) The board shall provide periodic reports
directly to the board of county commis-
sioners for review.
(4) The board may and is encouraged to have
joint meetings with the Black affairs ad-
visory board when deemed necessary to
evaluate problems common to both the
Hispanic and Black communities.
(Ord. No. 91-37, § 7)
Sec. 2-933. Duties of county administrator.
The duties of the county administrator and his
designees shan be to serve as staff advisers and
advise the Hispanic affairs advisory board on
county procedures and provide technical support.
(Ord. No. 91-37, § 8)
Supp. No. 18
§ 2-948
Sec. 2-934. Review process.
This Hispanic affairs advisory board shall be
reviewed once every four years commencing in
1995, in accordance with the procedures con-
tained in division 2 of this article.
(Ord. No. 91-37, § 9)
Sees. 2-935-2-945. Reserved.
DIVISION 8. BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY
BOARD*
Sec. 2-946. Created.
The Black affairs advisory board (hereinafter
referred to as the "board") is hereby created.
(Ord. No. 91-38, § 1)
Sec. 2-947. Appointment and composition.
(a) The Black affairs advisory board shall be
composed of nine members to be appointed by
resolution of the board of county commissioners.
(b) Members of the board shall be appointed by
and serve at the pleasure of the board of county
commissioners. Said members shall be perma-
nent residents and electors of the county.
(c) Appointment of members to the board shall
be by resolution of the board of county commis-
sioners, which resolution shan set forth the date
of appointment and the term of office.
(Ord. No. 91-38, § 2; Ord. No. 91-77, § 1)
Sec. 2-948. Terms of office.
(a) The initial terms of office of the Black
affairs advisory board members shall be as fol-
lows:
(1) Three members shall serve for two years.
(2) Three members shall serve for three years.
(3) Three members shall serve for four years.
(b) Thereafter, each appointment or reappoint-
ment shall be for a term of four years. A member
of the board may be reappointed by the board of
county commissioners for one successive term.
However, other qualified applicants may be con-
"'Cross reference-Human rights, ch. 70.
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WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
PRO C LAM A T ION
victor A. Valdés has' selflessly championed the rights of
Hispanic individuals in Collier county; and
Victor A. Valdés has tirelessly endeavored to provide a
voice for the Hispanic community of Collier County,
personally and through his bilingual newspaper, Las
Naci6nes; and
Victor A. Valdés has diligently worked to ensure that the
individual and collective concerns of the Hispanic
community be adequately communicated to the Collier county
Board of County commissioners; and
Victor A. Valdés has provided the initiative and the
leadership that r, \ll!~~,;jJ;}"the creation by the Board of
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WHEREAS, the,i,,~~,;,~'~r County Hisp~n~C?' AffairS:~dVi.fJOry Board has
un~?~~~~,lY voted .as i~~S f.!rsþbffiol.a.~\~6t to recognize
Vl~()~"it Valdés '/~ut~tàkCtihc;J' eftorts:Îind bontributions to
thé;,éifÎ~ianic comní~nity·in,,,CoÍ:H.ér count.y."
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NOW THEREFORE·,¡b.C~~ proclaimed"bY~}\é Hispanic Affäirs Advisory Board
of CO;~i.e·~.county, FIbrida, that V1:tor A. Valdés be, and
h~reb~' ·1~.<~~~o<j.,.tze~:o~.~\iS d~~~~,~ted se~vice to the
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS~.th'báÝ d~)tcivembêr~ 1991.
BOARD
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