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ORDINANCE NO. 5653-94
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD OF THE
CITY OF CLEARWATER; CREATING SECTIONS 2. 160 THROUGH
2.164, CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE
APPOINTMENT, OFFICERS, MEETINGS, PURPOSE, POWERS AND
DUTIES OF THE BOARD; DISSOLVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE
COMMITTEE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1 . Sections 2.160 through 2.164 are created within a new division
5A of Article III , Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, to read:
ARTICLE III . APPOINTED AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
DIVISION 5A. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 2.160. Creation; Membership.
(1 ) There is hereby created the Environmental Advisory Board of the City
of Clearwater.
(2) The board shall consist of ten members who are residents of the city.
Members shall be appointed by the city commission.
(3) Of the initial appointments, three members shall be appointed for a
term of four years, three members shall be appointed for a term of three years,
two members shall be appointed for a term of two years, and two members shall be
appointed for a term of one year. Thereafter, appointments shall be for a term
of four years. A member, including a member initially appointed for a term of
less than four years, may be reappointed for not more than one additional term.
If a vacancy occurs , a new appointment shall be made by the city commission for
the unexpired term. Members shall serve without pay.
Sec. 2.161. Officers; conduct of meetings; staff liaison.
(1) The board shall elect from its membership a chairperson, a vice-
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chairperson, and such other officers as the board may find necessary. Each
officer of the board shall serve for a term of one year.
(2) The board shall adopt rules of procedure to govern the conduct of its
business. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting every three months
and may hold regular meetings more frequently as the board may agree, but not
more than one regular meeting shall be held per month. A quorum shall consist
of six members. In the presence of a quorum, board business shall be conducted
by a majority vote of the members present and voting. The board and its members,
including any member appointed to a special task force, shall comply with the
public records and public meeting laws and other applicable laws of the State of
Florida.
(3) The city manager shall designate a city employee to serve as staff
liaison for the board and to assist the board in the performance of its duties,
including the appointment of a recording secretary to meet the administrative
needs of the board. Any request by the board for information, reports, or other
significant work efforts that will reasonably be expected to exceed eight hours
of staff time shall require the advance approval of the city commission.
Sec. 2.162. Objective. The objective of the board shall be to provide
citizen insight to the city commission and staff on environmental activities
within and affecting the city.
Sec. 2.163. Powers and duties. The board shall have the following powers
and duties:
(1) Identify and assess significant environmental objectives.
(2) Review and provide recommendations to the city commission on selected
environmental programs and projects.
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Sec. 2.164. Removal .
(1) The city commission shall have the authority to remove any member of
the board for misconduct or neglect of duty.
(2) The city manager shall have the authority to remove any member of the
board for excessive absence as defined in section 2.066.
Section 2. The Environmental Advisory Committee is hereby dissolved
effective upon the effective date of this ordinance, with the thanks and
gratitude of the City Commission for the contributions made by the members of the
Committee, past and present, to the administration of the City. The past and
present members of the Committee who continue to be residents of the City shall
be deemed eligible for appointment to the Board created by this ordinance, and
prior service on the Committee shall not disqualify a member from reappointment
to a second term on the Board.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after adoption.
PASSED ON FIRST READING September 1 , 1994
PASSED ON SECOND AND
FINAL READING AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED eptember 15, 1994;161 :—
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Rita Garvey
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:. Approved as to form and correctness:
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Cynthia, ,.; ,Gouoau Mile Lance r ' o
_illy City W erk Assistant City Attorney
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