Agenda 12/13/2011 Item # 9QPRESS RELEASE
12/13/2011 'Item 9.0.
FOR EVEDUTE RELEASE December 7, 2011
The Collier County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications for positions on several advisory
committees. ,
The Collier County Code Enforcement Board has 4 terms expiring on February 14, 2012. This 7
member board, plus 2. alternate members, is composed of, but not limited to, individuals representing .
the occupations of architect, businessman, engineer, general contractor, subcontractor and Realtor and
are considered, in part, on the basis of experience or interest in the areas of the codes and ordinances to
be enforced. Members are required to file a Form 1 Statement of Financial Interest each year with the
Supervisor of Elections. Terms are 3 years.
The County Government Productivity Committee has 6 vacancies with the terms expiring on
February 4, 2012. This committee is composed of 11 members, with the vice chair of the Board of
County Commissioners serving in a liaison capacity. The members are appointed by resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners for a two -year term and must be permanent residents and electors of
Collier County. Committee members are required to possess special expertise and experience related
to managing large organizations, and must be balanced in representing the views of the community.
The committee reviews the efficiency of departments of County Government under the jurisdiction of
the Board of County Commissioners. The committee may analyze and review existing. structure,
organization, staffing, management,. functions, business practices, and procedures of any or all parts of
county government and make recommendations for increased efficiency and cost- effectiveness. The
committee may also assist in the implementation of those recommendations.
The Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee has 1 vacancy for a candidate to serve until
October 13, 2014. This 5 member committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of County
Commissioners for the purpose of carrying out the requirements, conditions and various provisions of
an Agreement relating to the use of land, or funds derived from the sale of land, conveyed to the
County by Avatar Properties Inc. (f/k/a GAC Properties Inc.). Applicants must reside within the
subdivision known as "Golden Gate Estates." Member selection may depend upon location of
residence within specific areas (phases) of the Estates.
The Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee has 2 vacancies for terms to expire June 25, 2015. This 9
member board identifies and evaluates problems unique to the Hispanic Community, reviews and
commends ways to ensure open communication between the minorities and Collier County
Government and provides periodic reports to the Board of County Commissioners. Terms are,4 years.
The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee has 2 terms expiring on February 11, 2012. This 9-
member committee was created by Ordinance No. 2002 -63 and their primary responsibility is to
recommend to the BCC an Active Properties Acquisition List with qualified purchase
recommendations of environmentally sensitive lands consistent with the goals of the Conservation
Collier Land Acquisition Program. Membership of the committee shall comprise broad and balanced
representation including environmental and conservation interests, agricultural and business interests,
educational interests, and general civic and citizen interests within the County. Members shall have
expertise, knowledge or interest in ecology, conservation of natural resources, real estate or land
acquisition, land appraisal, land management, eco- tourism or environmental education.
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The Vanderbilt Beach Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee has 1 vacancy ror a new term
that will expire on November 13, 2015. This 5 member committee was established on July 31, 2001
by Ordinance No. 2001 -43 to aid and assist the BCC in carrying out the purposes of the MSTU, to
prepare and recommend to the BCC an itemized budget for the MSTU and recommend work programs
and priorities to the County Manager. Members must be permanent residents within the MSTU.
Terms will be 4 years.
How to apply for an advisory committee on -line:
Go to www.colliergov.net
Across the top of the screen you will see tabs:
Click on "I want to"
Click on "apply for"
Click on "advisory boards & committees"
After you complete the application, at the bottom,
Click on "E -mail Ian Mitchell"
You will receive a confirmation that your application was sent. Note: You must put your e-mail
address in the application to receive a copy of your application.
Residents interested in applying for advisory committee positions can also obtain an application by
calling 252 -8097 or from www.colliergov.net. Please forward to the attention of Ian Mitchell,
Executive Manager, Board of County Commissioners, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303, Naples,
Florida 34112 -5746, and FAX to 252 -6406. The deadline for acceptance of applications is
December 28, 2011
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 9.Q.
Item Summary: Advisory Board Vacancies.
Meeting Date: 12/13/2011
Prepared By
Name: MitchellIan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
12/7/2011 11:03:03 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Name: MitchellIan
12/7/2011 11:03:05 AM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 12/712011 12:07:41 PM
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