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Ordinance 2021-10 ORDINANCE NO. 2021 - 10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2001-55, AS AMENDED, WHICH ESTABLISHED STANDARDS FOR CREATION AND REVIEW OF COUNTY BOARDS, BY AMENDING SECTION FIVE, "QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON BOARDS," TO ENCOURAGE APPOINTMENTS THAT REFLECT THE ENTIRE COUNTY POPULATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in keeping with its policy to promote economy, efficiency and improve service in the transaction of the public business by County Boards, the Board of County Commissioners, through adoption of Ordinance No. 2001-55, established standards for creation and review of County boards; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 2001-55 has been subsequently amended from time to time; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to further amend Ordinance No. 2001-55, specifically, Section Five entitled, "Qualifications and Requirements for Membership on Boards," to encourage advisory board appointments that reflect the demographics of all five commission districts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,that: SECTION ONE: AMENDMENT TO SECTION FIVE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2001-55,AS AMENDED. Section Five is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION FIVE: Qualifications and Requirements for Membership on Boards. A. All members of county boards shall be permanent residents and electors of Collier County and should be reputable and active in community service. The foregoing requirement may be exempted, however, if an ordinance creating a board specifies the need for membership outside Collier County's boundaries. In addition, all board members should have demonstrated an interest in the activity or service, which is the purpose of the board. The [YY-1562/1607615/1] Words Underlined are added;Words Strueleugh are deleted. Page 1 of 3 CAS provisions of this paragraph may be exempted, however, if an ordinance creating a board specifies the need for membership outside Collier County's boundaries. B. Any member of a county board who ceases to be a resident of Collier County during his or her term of office shall immediately advise the commission of such change in status. Upon such notice, the commission shall declare the position to be vacant and shall promptly fill same pursuant to the provisions of Section Six, herein. C. The commission's primary consideration in appointing board members shall be to provide the board with the technical, professional, financial, business or administrative expertise necessary to effectively accomplish the board's purpose. Categories of expertise referenced by county board's ordinances as qualifications for board membership are considered to be primarily directory and not mandatory. The commission's secondary consideration in appointing board members shall be to have advisory boards reflect the entire demographic and geographic population of the County, or region of the County for a local advisory board. **************************** SECTION TWO: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY. In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. SECTION THREE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or any other appropriate word. SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. [YY-1562/1607615/1] Words Underlined are added;Words Stmek—Threugh are deleted. Page 2 of 3 CAO PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,this 9th day of March, 2021. ATTEST: BOARD 0 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK COLLIE' CI" TY, FLORID By: , Deputy Clerk PENNY TAY'FOR, CHAIRMAN Attest as to Chairman's signature only, Appr a t f and legality: Jeffrey . Kl ow, County Attorney This ordinance filed with the Secr Yrry of S�r�te s ffi tn.c1 _iMelay of 1 �a" 1 and ackncw!edgerr:ent af that film receive, this j 'L day of / $ . � ,NJ ' k �iii► rmouty c;.ric [YY-1562/1607615/1] Words Underlined are added;Words Stfuek--12hfengh are deleted. Page 3 of 3 CAO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE RON DESANTIS LAUREL M. LEE Governor Secretary of State March 11, 2021 Ms. Teresa L. Cannon, BMR Senior Clerk II Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County 3329 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401 Naples, Florida 34112 Dear Ms. Cannon: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 2021-10, which was filed in this office on March 11, 2021. Sincerely, Ernest L. Reddick Program Administrator ELR/lb R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Telephone: (850) 245-6270