Resolution 2017-220 RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 2 2 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING THE COLLIER COUNTY
AD HOC SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR
CREATION AND PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR FUNCTIONS, POWERS,
AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS,
TERMS OF OFFICE, AND FAILURE TO ATTEND MEETING;
PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES; AND PROVIDING FOR DISSOLUTION OF THE
COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, Collier County, Florida, is home to a large population of residents 65 years
of age and older and this population is expected to grow over the coming years; and
WHEREAS, at its October 24,2017 meeting,the Board of County Commissioners(Board)
approved an item to go forward with the establishment of an Ad Hoc Senior Advisory Committee
to provide a forum for the senior citizens of Collier County to identify and discuss issues facing
the senior community; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to create this Ad Hoc Senior Advisory Committee for a
preliminary term of one initial year, with potential to consider a permanent advisory board upon
the Ad Hoc Committee's report to the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Creation and Purpose of the Collier County Ad Hoc Senior Advisory
Committee.
Pursuant to the provisions of Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, as amended, the
Board hereby establishes the Collier County Ad Hoc Senior Advisory Committee (Committee)to
assist the Board in compiling and identifying issues and relevant best practices as they relate to
senior citizens in Collier County.
SECTION TWO: Functions, Powers and Duties of the Committee.
The functions, powers, and duties of this Committee shall be to assist the Board in
compiling and identifying issues and relevant best practices as they relate to the safety and
wellbeing of senior citizens in Collier County. In addition, at the request of the Board, the
committee shall consider topics of interest for the Board. Prior to the termination of the one-year
term as set forth below, the Committee shall report to the Board with its findings and
recommendations. The Committee shall follow Robert's Rules of Order for the transaction of
business and shall keep records of the meetings, findings, and determinations.
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SECTION THREE: Appointment of Members,Terms of Office,Failure to Attend Meetings.
The Committee shall be composed of nine members who are appointed by resolution of
the Board of County Commissioner. Of these nine members, there shall be one member from
each of the five County Commission Districts, and four at-large members. Committee
candidates for the five County Commission District seats must be nominated by the
Commissioner of the District in which the candidate resides and receive a simple majority vote
of the Board of County Commissioners. The four at large members can be nominated by any
Commissioner,but must receive a four-fifths vote of the BCC for appointment or reappointment.
All members shall be 62 years of age or older. If any member of the Committee is absent from
two or more consecutive meetings without satisfactory excuse, such member's position may be
declared vacant by the Board as prescribed by Ordinance No. 2001-55,as amended,or its successor
ordinance.
SECTION FOUR: Officers, Quorum, and Reimbursement of Expenses.
At the Committee's first meeting,the membership shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The
presence of a majority of the memberships shall constitute a quorum. The Committee shall follow
Robert's Rules of Order for the transaction of business and shall keep records of the meetings,
findings, and determinations. The members of the Committee shall serve without compensation,
but may be reimbursed for travel, mileage, and/or per diem expenses, if approved in advance by
the Board.
SECTION FIVE: Dissolution of Committee.
Unless extended by Resolution of the Board or converted into a permanent advisory board
by Ordinance, this Committee shall automatically sunset without further action one year from the
first meeting of the Committee.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second and majority vote favoring same,
this 11--tPrk day of\\b'r V,c\r-- , 2017.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E.''BROCK, Clerk COLLIE f 'O 'I TY, FLORIDA
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