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HAAB Backup 05/27/1992 R Backup Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting May 27, 1992 MEETING HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1992 AT 7:00 P.M. IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY CENTER at the IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY PARK 321 N. 1st Street Immokalee, Florida AGENDA I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES FROM MEETINGS OF 4/2 AND 4/23/92 II. DISCUSSION WITH COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF DON HUNTER III. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN IV. ACTING CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Letter to Collier County Black Affairs Advisory Board Regarding Department of Equal Opportunity Proposal V. STAFF REPORT VI. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS VII. OLD BUSINESS Discussion with Representatives of Collier Health Services, Inc. VIII. NEW BUSINESS VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS VIII. NEXT MEETING Note: Pursuant to the vote of the Hispanic Board on January 27, 1992, it is requested that all members of the Board who will be making reports provide written summaries of their presentations to secretary Gloria Dominguez. Note: Pursuant to the vote of the Hispanic Board on 4/23/92, members of the public shall be limited to five (5) minutes for comments. -, MEMORANDUM DATE: May l3, 1992 TO: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board FROM: Ramiro Mafialich, Assistant County Attorney RE: Agenda - May 27, 1992 Enclosed please find the Agenda for the May 27th meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. The minutes will be forthcoming as they are being finalized. ---------~. (' ,,,, " , ..}-,,),,'-r;n...'\..A..~0 '-___m~ rmjdpj4266 MEETING HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1992 AT 7:00 P.M. IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY CENTER at the IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY PARK 321 N. 1st Street Immokalee, Florida AGENDA I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES FROM MEETINGS OF 4/2 AND 4/23/92 II. DISCUSSION WITH COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF DON HUNTER III. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN IV. ACTING CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Letter to Collier County Black Affairs Advisory Board Regarding Department of Equal Opportunity Proposal V. STAFF REPORT VI. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS VII. OLD BUSINESS Discussion with Representatives of Collier Health Services, Inc. VIII. NEW BUSINESS VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS VIII. NEXT MEETING Note: Pursuant to the vote of the Hispanic Board on January 27, 1992, it is requested that all members of the Board who will be making reports provide written summaries of their presentations to secretary Gloria Dominguez. Note: Pursuant to the vote of the Hispanic Board on 4/23/92, members of the public shall be limited to five (5) minutes for comments. G,;.r:..~,_,I' .J ~ <J, ........ "/ ! 9 D.1.1 Id ,:"? . tj Miy 13, 1992 To: Mr. Richard AtIdns Director of Collier OJunty Health Services lImrl<a1ee Fran: Eduardo Galvan Acting 0lairrrEn If:isIsnic Affairs Advisory' Board Dear Mr. AtIdns: You are cordially invited to attnd our IIEeting of the ~c Affairs Advisory Board en Miy 27, 1992 at 7:00FM iri the lImrl<a1ee Ccnmmity Center located at 321 North Firstr;:St. We \\Wld like you to CCIIIlBlt en our IIEeting of Novanber IS, 1991. We 'areparticu1arly interested in the IIEaSUres you have since :im- plenented to address problElIE discussed there. I lock forward to IIEeting with you. If you have any questions or CCIIIlBlts, please feel free to call lIE at (S13) 657-3713 Very Truly; J /.. !~ <pt /k/ ' Eduardo Galvan cc: ~c' Affairs Advisory Board Ramiro M3nalich, Staff Liaison to H.A.A.B. l'IH'(~ld-":ld TUE 16:36 I~~JC:IB SI--.IC OF a'-U"lIJI<.RLEE TEL HIJ:E::13 6~-7016 11343 POi !-By 12, 1992 Sheriff )))n /tlnt:er Collier County Sheriff's Office 33)1 E. TamIani Trail BIli1~ing J Naples, Florida 33962 fU~ (d /IfL A- FItK Dear Sir: en behalf of the Collier County HiSlXUtic Affairs Advisory Board, I I>OUld like to invite you to be guest speaker at oor next rneetirEl. The IOOeting is ~ for Wednesday, ]\by 27, 1992 at 7:00P.M. We are S':heduled to a4:1oorn at 8:00 P.M. This particular meeting will be held at the Innd<a1ee Connmity Center located at 321 North First Street. CXlr pr:iJTary concern centers around your carm1tnEnt to the ccntimJatioo of unbiased police services to all residents of this COOllty. As representatives of Collier Cwllty Hispanic residents, '61!! are troubled by reports of inequities that have been brought before us. Rest assured that no specific individual cases will be brought up for discussion, We are lIl'lin1y ClI1C<!l"l18:! with trends, I lock fon.erd to IllJeting with you. If you have any questioos or ccmnents, please feel free to c:all "'" at (813) 657-3128 }~4L Eduardo GllvlIII Acting Olaintllll H.AJA.B; . , te: rlispanicAffefra Advi&Jry Brerd Ramiro I1m1ich, Staff T,,€,,"(lI\ to H.A.A.B. TO THE BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. ATTN: Michael Volpe, Chairman of the Collier County Board of Commtssioners Ann Goodnight i'lax Hasse, Jr. Richard Shanahan FROM: Zac R. Lucio, Chairman of the Hispanic AFfairs Advisory Board The purpose of this letter is to submit my irrevocable resignation as Chairman and member of the H.A.A.B. beginning today, April 22, 1992 . The reasons for resignation are as follows; After four years of intense work and hundreds of hours of my own time and effort in order to create the B.A.A.B. which was part of my dreams and hopes to have a tool to help the Hispanic Community in Collier County and to be the bridge to better understandin~ and good will between the Hispanic Community and the Board of Collier County Commissioners. I found out that the help that we received from Commissioner Burt Saunders in creating the H.A.A.B. was only a front for his own pol- itical aspirations for the future. This being his only reason, in- stead of sincerely heloing the advancement of the Hispanic Community. (You all know that I have no personal political aspirations and my only intention was to help my Community to prow and advance. I have never asked for any personal favors, nor have I sought out any person- al gain). The past eight months have been very frustrating for me as I yatched the submissive attitude of some of the H.A.A.B. members. I feel that some of these 1I1embers arc nOI. traitors to the Hispanic Community. The trust tbat I had [or them when I recommended them as appointees, is now gone. These H.A.A.B. members are no longer trying to help their Community, but arE~ now totally subordillaLe LU C()IIIlHisdioner Burt Saunders. They have become manipulative puppets in the hands of this Commissloner. As an example, I am enclosing a CODY of the letter sent to Victor Valdes and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce from Bernardo Garcia who wanted very badly to be appointed to the H.A.A.B. He made much effort of supplication in hopes of such anpointment. [Jr. Garcia and sever- al other H.A.A.B. members became members upon my recommendation and support. Prior to this, he had no history of working for the Hispanic Community without pay. (He is a school teacher). The H.A.A.B. was formed to resolve problems in the Hispanic Commun- ity. Many of these problems are regarding discrimination, job opp- ortunities, and more. Commissioner Saunders would not allow any issues that involved the County, Sheriff's Department, School Board, or any government agency. This rendered the efforts of the H.A.A.B. useless. Because of this, I am submitting my resignation. This is also the reason for the resignation of Vice Chairman, Alex Castro, which was submitted earlier. Still, some members of the H.A.A.B. are willing to remain and follow the guidelines of Commissioner Saunders. What now is the function of the H.A.A.B.? It is unable to address the very problems that were the original intent when it was created. In closing I would like to repeat that I want it understood that I, Zac Lucio, have no Dolitical aspirations, nor have I ever asked any Collier County Commissioner for any personal favor. C.c. Copy - Las Naciones Newspaper Naples Daily News Ft. Myers Newspress \.JNPL TV \HrlK TV Assistant County Attorney Ramiro tlanalich Black Affairs Advisory Board h I ['Ie.. Nd\-J ll.'~, ..01 . I 1 fir;" r 1 ell i Li d "i.. ,1J I'i(j '. 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TnL' cr"::dtlufl elf' such a bOtJrd is a tritlute to YOUl tirf:l~ss ~ff(-,rt\; to provide 3 vOIce for the concerns of ttlE' E'.'("l' C]!U1rJ1IY] Hl'_-;J,..nl( ~lt)~llIldtlorl nf Cnlllf-;;>l- COU1\t,/_ r-ldy I equtc''::lt t:.at pr DSpf'C t 1 '/[0' lllE'illber- thb H1Sj..JdlllC Ct)d,mtJtc-l- of of the new bo~rd. ~'OlJ CamillE-iCe Swbmi t ma'/ fE-el feee to my flame utJlize as a the cuP/ l,1 (11'( ClJ.!rlc'Jlul/l Jjt,-,l':.:' II 'i (j U 1 P u ':; c; E: S SiD n . ~"....\,~[., llt::'f'il 6 It::',:luL..-,t ..)("j ,cJLr.~~(,V.nL-1 in C(lltlt::1 Count; fOI- 17 years , I ' J 1 l I h ~ 11'; t , i. t', t 1 iI,; .' II ci ~ t> V.J.J 1 ~ e ti d '_, d 1'1 <.'1 cj '11 1 ,-, ; '':::' t I u t (j r f ',,) 1- the ColI i e r l'l.:',i!,t,' f;'uLll,-~ :::;ll.,ul'_ bC.Jttl II' linlr,D~,,'-Ilt;::-E...~ <:J.(-I,j.ll-. 1'~6~1t:'s. 1 wdS named the fll-,=,t 6dmlnlstl,~tu( ,-,f ti"it:;:" LVL't'lJng DIvlS10n of thL' JdlllE'S L.C1rt.::nzo l,.Jalker Voc6tiurldl Tt::'chnlcdl CE\rlte( :.,t~Ven yedlS ago. Ttlt? 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MEETING HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1992 AT 7:00 P.M. IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY CENTER at the IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY PARK 321 N. 1st street Immokalee, Florida AGENDA I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES FROM MEETINGS OF 4/2 AND 4/23/92 II. DISCUSSION WITH COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF DON HUNTER III. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN IV. ACTING CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Letter to Collier County Black Affairs Advisory Board Regarding Department of Equal Opportunity Proposal V. STAFF REPORT VI. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS VII. OLD BUSINESS Discussion with Representatives of Collier Health Services, Inc. VIII. NEW BUSINESS VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS VIII. NEXT MEETING Note: Pursuant to the vote of the Hispanic Board on January 27, 1992, it is requested that all members of the Board who will be making reports provide written summaries of their presentations to secretary Gloria Dominguez. Note: Pursuant to the vote of the Hispanic Board on 4/23/92, members of the public shall be limited to five (5) minutes for comments. Subcommittee Report on Creation of Equal Employment Division The undersigned was able to attend only one meeting with the Commissioners (Commissioner Volpe) and the meeting with the County Manager (Neil Dorrill). Based upon my impressions at both of the meetings, there will be quite a bit of resistance to the proposal. Briefly, Neil Dorrill was extremely noncommittal about the proposal although he did suggest ways to consolidate and increase the amount of information contained in the proposal. The most signifi- cant suggestion was to incorporate more data, particularly dealing with Collier County's compliance (or lack thereof) with Federal and State regulations/requirements. He also suggested presenting the proposal to the Commissioners as a part of the Advisory Board's report to the Commissioners, rather than through the public petition route. Commissioner Volpe was more direct. He (in my opinion) will not support any proposal which creates additional positions or departments within Collier County. His comments were directed towards prioritizing the various proposals which come before the commission and allocating the resources (funds) in order of the priority. It is my opinion that support from the Commissioners is unlikely since this is an election year and none appear willing to make the commitment. The following is a summary of the objections which have been expressed: cannot support another level of bureaucracy, particularly when Collier County is "downsizing" the hiring freeze at the county level precludes considera- tion of the proposal which creates new positions cannot advocate taking on the responsibilities of the State and Federal agencies (why should we when it is their job?) there is not enough money to go around the proposal is a "social service" type of program something government should not be involved in utilize existing framework within the County to address the recruitment efforts, but not compliance jurisdictional problems, i.e., does the County have juris- diction to decide complaints relating to private industry? I am sure that there are other "objections" but it appears to me that these are the concerns that will most likely be raised by opponents of the proposal. The current plan still calls for formal presentation to the Board of County Commissioners by mid-June. ~ Y',IL,-~ Mel~nda P. R~ddle May 27, 1992 Miy 27, 1992 Henry C. Tribble 98J Huron Court, Apt. 403 Marco Island, Florida 3'5137 Dear Sir: Ch behalf of the Collier County ~c Affairs Advisory Boord, I "",uld like to express our support for the creation of a Collier OJunty fupart:rIEnt of Equal Opporttmity. At our March IIEeting t:;.o of our boord nanbers, Mr. Bernardo G3rcia and Ms. t1e1inda P. Riddle w=e directed by our boord to attend your April IIEeting and report back on their finlings. Besed on their findings boord manbers unaninDusly resolved to "",rk with the Black Affairs Advisory Board to achieve this objective. If we can be of any further service please don't hesitate to contact us. }7::J4L Eduardo Galvan Acting ClJaiI1IEll H.A.A.B. cc: ~c Affairs Advisory Boord Ramiro M3nalich, Staff Liaison to H.A.A.B. fiiIiI!Iil STATE OF FLORIDA ~ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABIUTATIVE SERVICES May 12, 1992 MEMORANDUM; \ ~:> !".) ('") (:)0 ~:~:~~f'! TO: Ramiro Manalich Assistant County Attorney Jane Polkowski, M, D" M,P,H, \k~;:C7 HRS Public Health Unit DirectJ / / Collier Community Health Planning Council ::'4 :1:".... .-<: U1 .,'<;:~.) I'" J>- "-") ."..J",', "..-..., -0 FROM: -"" r'"." '1 " REi .", The Collier Community Health Planning Council (CCHPC) is a voluntary advisory group with broad based County representation (private and public health sector, business community, civic organizations, minority representation, social services agencies, school district, and local government), It's mission is to advise the HRS Collier County Public Health Unit, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, the School District of Collier County, and the District 8 Health and Human Services Board regarding public health related services which the community wants/needs based upon the health problems of Collier County's population. The Council is seeking additional community representation and is requesting that the Hispanic Advisory Council consider having a representative on the CCHPC. The CCHPC began last year, and is in the process of adopting a set of bylaws (a copy of the proposed bylaws is attached) and establishing a Board of Directors during its organizational meeting this week. A major goal for the Council will be to conduct a community health assessment and develop a community health plan which could be incorporated into the County's Growth Management Plan. A minimum of two meetings a year will be required for the Council, Also attached is the Job Description for the Council member, which is Appendix A of the Bylaws, Please contact me at 774-8210 if you need any more information about the group or position and hopefully the Hispanic Advisory Council will be able to provide a representative, JP/mk Attachments JANE POLKOWSKI, M,O" M,P,H" PUBLIC HEAL TIl UNIT DIRECTOR DISTRICT EIGHT. HRS COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTIl UNIT P.o,BOX428. NAPLES,FLORIDA3393!}{)428. TELEPHONE (813) 7748200 LAWTON CHILE_S. lAWERNOH 0" '; ~ .. ' '';;' T fQRAf1 BYLAWS May II, 1992 ARTICLE I. NAME: COLLIER COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL ARTICLE II. MISSION AND GOALS: Section l. The overall mission of the Council is to advise the HRS Collier County Public Health Unit, Collier Board of County Commissioners, the School District of Collier County, and the District 8 Health and Human Services Board regarding public health related services which the community wants/needs based upon the health problems of Collier County's population. Section 2. The Council w,ill assist the HRS Collier County Public Health Unit, the Collier County Board of Commissioners, and the School District of Collier County through the following goals: l. Make recommendations regarding Public Health Unit program priorities and funding needs. 2. Provide concerns and recommendations regarding public health related matters in Collier County to the District 8 Health and Human Services Board_ Representation on that Board will be sought through the appointment mechanism established by State Legislation. 3. Undertake a community health assessment and development of a community health plan to include: a. The prioritization of identified health problems. b. Recommended work teams which would coordinate efforts with respect to specific health problems. c. Proposed actions to remedy contributing factors to remove barriers and obtain needed resources. d. Presentation of a community health plan to the Collier County Board of Commissioners and community. 4. Promote and support the importance of preventing and reducing health problems. 5. Assist the Public Health unit in policy development that emphasizes local needs and that advocates appropriate distribution of public and private resources. Page 2 6. Assist the Public Health Unit in assuring that quality public health related services needed for the protection of the public's health are accessible to all persons. 7. Facilitate a partnership between the private and public sectors, school board, local and State government, community groups, consumers, and health care providers. 8. Provide ongoing monitoring of public health needs in the community. 9. Work toward having a health element in the Collier County Growth Management Plan in collaboration with the District 8 Health Council, Inc., and the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council. IO. Acquire or facilitate funding through grants, foundations, donations and determine their allocations. ARTICLE III. OFFICES: The principal office of this Council, in the State of Florida, shall be located in Collier County. ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP: Section I. Number: The general membership of the Council shall consist of no less than l2 members a no more than 35. A vacancy shall not prevent the Council from conducting business. Section 2. Appointment and Removal: The initial council members will be selected by Collier's Public Health Officer based upon broad representation of the community, including other health care providers, local government, business, community organizations, and consumers, with ethnic diversity. Future members and/or members to fill vacancies of the Council shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. Recommendations for membership will be accepted from any sources and provided to the nominating committee. The Board of Directors shall have the right to remove Council members for good cause shown after notice and a hearing before the Board of Directors. A two thirds (2/3) majority is required for removal. Automatic removal results when a member misses, unexcused, two thirds (2/3) meeting within one (l) calendar year. Page 3 (Excused absences include a designated representative attending meetings, appropriate proxy or by calling in). Section 3. Membership Term on Council: The normal appointment is for three (3) consecutive years with one (l) reappointment. A break of one (I) year will be required for a subsequent reappointment. Initial appointments will be for staggered terms, with equal proportions having 1 year, 2 year and 3 year terms. Exception will be made for certain represented organizations/agencies where incumbents will represent group, ~___ , --~ and in which case the person may change each year. Section 4. Conflict of Interest: , In carrying out its funding allocation functions, Council members shall declare any conflict of interest and may not vote on any issue related to the organization they represent or organization with which they are aff iliated. Section 5. Voting: Each Council member, or designated representative may vote at any meeting of the membership at which the member, or member designee is present. In selected circumstances, a mail ballot may be authorized by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors. Each voting member may also cast one vote on any mail ballot of the regular membership of the Council. Section 6. Property Rights: No member shall have any right, title, or interest in any of the property or assets, nor shall any such property or assets be distributed to any member on the dissolution thereof. Section 7. Liability of Members: No member of this Council shall be personally liable for any of its debts, liabilities or obligations, nor shall any member be subject to any assessment. The Board of Directors will have liability coverage as needed for a nonprofit corporation. Page 4 ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Section l. Number: The Board of Directors shall be comprised of a minimum of lO and a maximum of 13 Directors. Section 2. Composition: The Directors shall initially include the following representatives: 2 from the private health care community (one from the community health center and the other from the hospital/Medical Society), 2 from the Public Health Unit (includes the incumbent County Health Officer-Director of Health Unit), 2 from civic organizations, I from the local governmental unit, I from the schools and I from social service organizations. There will be 1-4 individuals or organizations to be designated later by the Board of Directors. Section 3. Selection and Term of Board of Directors: Directors shall serve a term of three (3) consecutive years, except for the incumbent Health Offiqer, upon election with one reelection. The Board of Directors shall be members of the Council and shall be elected at the Council's annual meeting. The initial Board of Directors will be elected at the organizational meeting. Section 4. Powers: All management functions shall be vested in the Board of Directors, which may delegate the performance of any duty or the exercise of any type of powers to such officers and agents as the Board may from time to time, by resolution, designate. Section 5. Voting by Board Members: Each member of the Board may have one vote. A designated representative or proxy, as described elsewhere in bylaws, may be used for voting. Section 6. Vacancies: A vacancy on the Board of Directors may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term. Page 5 Section 7. Election, Designation and Term of Office of Officers: The officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors and shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The nominating committee will provide recommendations for officers, and other nominations will be accepted from Board members. The term of office for the officers is one year with one reelection. A break of one year will be required for a subsequent election. The officers shall be members of the Board. A designated representative shall not serve as an officer. Section~. Chairperson: The Chair shall preside over the Council and shall exercise general supervision and control over Council activities. He/she shall preside at all Council and Board meetings, and shall perform all duties incident to that office and such other duties as prescribed by the Councilor Board. At the organizational meeting, the Chair will be the incumbent County Health Officer. Section 9. Vice Chair: The Vice Chair, in the absence of the Chair or in the event of the Chair's refusal or inability to act, shall perform the duties of the Chair and when so acting shall have,all of the powers of, and be subject to all of the restrictions upon, the Chair. The Vice Chair shall perform such additional duties as may from time to time be assigned to him/her by the Chair or by the Board. Section lO. Secretary: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Council meetings and of the Board of Directors, shall see that all notices are duly given in accordance with these bylaws or as required by law, and shall perform all other duties delegated to that office. A non-member may serve as a recording secretary. Section ll. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall have custody of, and be responsible for all monies of the Council, shall keep an accurate record of all receipts and expenditures, payout all funds approved by the Councilor Board; and in general perform all duties incidental to the Office of Treasurer Page 6 and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him/her by the Chair or Board. Section 12. Removal: Any officer elected by the Board may be removed from office by the Board whenever in their sole judgement the best interests of the Board and Council will be served thereby, or if other cause exists for removal. The officer shall have the right of appeal before the remaining Board. The Board of Directors shall have the right to remove other nonofficerBoard members for good cause shown after notice and hearing before the remaining Board members. A two thirds (2/3) majority is required for removal. Automatic removal from the Board of Directors results when a Board member misses unexcused one third (1/3) meetings within one (I) calendar year. Section 13. Compensation: No Board or Council member shall receive any compensation from the corporation, except that reasonable expenses may be reimbursed if approved by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS: Section 1. Regular, Special, and Annual Meetings: a. Regular meetings of the Council shall be held at least two (2) times annually which includes the annual meeting at a time and place designated by the Board of Directors. The Council shall be informed by mail of the time, place, and agenda of the meeting at least 14 days prior to said meeting, unless otherwise instructed. It will be the operational policy to notify members thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. b. Special meetings of the Council membership shall be held whenever called by the Chair or on written request of at least lO% of the membership or 25% of the Board of Directors. Said meetings require at least 48 hours advance notice either by mail, fax, or by phone, and such notice shall specify the nature of any and all business to be conducted at that meeting. c. Regular and special meetings of the Board will be established by the Board, which may include telephone contact. It will be the operational goal to give 30 days advance notice of regular meetings. Page 7 Special meetings require at least 48 hours notification. d. There shall be an annual meeting where elections will be conducted as well as any other business. Section 2. Quorum: At least one fourth (1/4) of the Council in attendance (proxies may be counted toward the quorum) shall constitute a quorum at all regular and special meetings of the Council. A majority of the membership of the Board shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the Board. Section 3. Presiding Officer: The Board Chair shall preside over Council and Board meetings, or in his/her absence, the Vice-Chair, or in his/her absence by a person designated by the Chair or by a majority of the Directors present. Section 4. Minutes: Minutes of all meetings will be written in complete form and available for all Council/Board members, as appropriate for meeting, lO working days after meeting. Distribution will be with the notice of the next meeting. Section 5. Proxies: A written proxy, which may be general to all issues or limited to one issue, may be used in lieu of physical presence or designated representation. A vote is valid by proxy only for the specific meeting involved. ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES: Section I. Standing Committee: The Board of Directors may establish and prescribe the purpose, powers, and duties of standing committees which may be necessary or useful in the conduct of the Council business. Standing Committee Chair shall be appointed by the Chair of the Board with the approval of the Board of Directors. A member of a standing Committee need not be a member of the Board of Directors, however, the Chair of each committee shall be a Board member. Page 8 Section 2. Nominating Committee: a. The nominating committee shall consist of the 2 past Chairs and another member of the Board appointed by the incumbent chair. The initial nominating committee shall be appointed by the Health Officer. The nominating committee shall provide names of recommended new members to the Council, the Board of Directors, for officers. b. The nomination committee shall also submit name(s) from the Board of Directors for the District 8 Health and Human Services Board (HHSB). The latter name(s) will be submitted to the Nominee Qualification Review Committee which recommends candidates for the HHSB to the County Commission or Governor for appointment to the HHSB. c. Nominations from any source will be accepted for Council membership, from Council members for Board membership, from Board members for officers as well as for the HHSB. Section 3. Study and Ad Hoc Committees: The Chair of the Board or the Board of Directors may establish, prescribe the purpose, powers and ,duties of ad hoc committees which may be needed, from time to time, to help the Council carry out its objectives. Section 4. Rules: Each committee may adopt such rules and regulations for its meetings and the conduct of its activities as it may deem appropriate, provided that such rules and regulations be consistent with these bylaws. Except in the case of the Board of Directors delegating specific actions to a committee, reports of a committee shall be advisory only and shall not be binding on the Council until ratified. ARTICLE VIII. APPEALS: Whenever a controversy arises between two or more members of the Council which involves a matter in which this Council has an interest direct or indirect, the same shall be settled after full hearing by the Board of Directors and its decision shall be final; and whenever such controversy involves the welfare of the Council, an Officer or Director of this Council may bring the same to the attention of the Board of Directors for action. Page 9 ARTICLE IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS: Section I. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year shall begin October I and end September 30th of each year. Section 2. Parliamentary Procedure: Parliamentary procedure for all meetings of members, Directors and committees shall be in accordance with Robert!s Rules of Order, as most recently revised, unless suspended by majority vote of those present and voting at any meeting. ARTICLE X. CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS, AND FUNDS: Section I. Contracts: The Board of Directors may, by resolution duly adopted, authorize any officer or officers, agents or agents of the Council, in addition to the Officers so authorized by the bylaws, to enter into any contract or to execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Council. Such authority may be general~ or confined to specific instances. Section 2. Gifts and Contributions: The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the council any contribution, gift, bequest, or devise of any property whatsoever, for the general and special charitable purposes of the corporation. Section 3. Deposits: All funds of the Council shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Council in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select. Section 4. Checks, Drafts, Orders for Payment: All checks, drafts, or orders for payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Council shall be signed by such Officer or Officers, agent or agents of the Council and in such a manner as the Board of Directors shall from time to time by resolution determine. In the absence of such determination, such instruments shall be signed by the Treasurer, and countersigned by the Chair or Vice Chair of the Council. Page 10 ARTICLE XI. Bylaws: Section I. Adoption: The initial bylaws will be adopted at the organizational meeting. Section 2. Power of Members to Amend Bylaws: The bylaws of this Council may be amended, repealed, or added to, or new bylaws may be adopted by the vote or written consent of a majority of the members, at a meeting duly called for that purpose according to the articles or bylaws. There will be a minimum 30 day notice for the meeting. Bylaw changes being considered shall be distributed 30 days prior to scheduled meeting. Section 3. Power of Directors to Amend Bylaws: Subject to Florida Statues, the limitations of the Articles of Incorporation and these bylaws concerning corporate action that must be approved by the members of the Council, the bylaws may be amended, repealed, or added to, or new bylaws may be adopted,by a resolution of the Board of Directors adopted by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at any meeting where a quorum is present, provided that the notice of the meeting contains a full statement of the proposed change. There will be a minimum 30 day notice for the meeting and bylaw changes being considered shall be distributed 30 days prior to scheduled meeting. ARTICLE XII. INDEMNIFICATION: Provision shall be made for out of pocket expenses while discharging responsibilities, if funds are available. ARTICLE XIII. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS: No director, officer, employee, other persons connected with this Councilor any other private individual shall receive, at any time, any revenue from the operation of the Council, provided that this provision shall not prevent payment to any such person or reasonable compensation for services rendered to or for the Council in effecting any of its purposes as shall be fixed by resolutions of the Board of Directors. No persons shall be entitled to share in the distribution of the Council's assets on dissolution of the corporation. Page II All members shall be deemed to have expressly consented and agreed that in such dissolution or winding up the affairs of the Council, the assets remaining after all debts have been satisfied shall be distributed as required by the Articles of Incorporation of this Council, and share either be reverted to the County government, or be placed on auction. .. APPENm:x A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COLLIER COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBER: Length of commitment: 1-3 years subject to reappointment. Desired attributes: l. Commitment to improving the health of the County. 2. Knowledgeable about the County. 3. Willingness to maintain a County-wide perspective. 4. Ability to represent an important perspective, organization or sector of the County. 5. Willingness and ability to provide the required time. Overall roles: l. Fulfilling the mission of the Council, which is to advise, consult with and make recommendatiq~s to the Public Health Unit, Collier County Board of Commissioners, School District of Collier County, and the District 8 Health and Human Services Board regarding public health related services which the community wants/needs based upon the health problems of Collier County's population. 2. Present the perspective you represent in discussions, balancing those views with a County-wide perspective. 3. Participate in achieving the goals of the Council. Specific Responsibilities: These responsibilities shall be determined by the charge developed by the Council's Board of Directors or the Council. Benefits: Opportunity to improve the health of area residents; community service, personal and professional growth; opportunity to represent your organization or profession.