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County Administrator's Report 13. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	04/04/2019
Issue: Appointment to the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors
From:	AMY LOVOY
Department:	Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors - Amy Lovoy, Interim County Administrator

That the Board appoint one of the following applicants to the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors, to fill one of the two appointments allowed for Escambia County which is currently vacant. The term of the appointee will be effective April 4, 2019, and will run as long as the appointing authority (the Board of County Commissioners) wants the appointee to serve:

A. Robert Thread;
B. Marcia Schuffman; or
C. Ryan Tilley.

Escambia County's Community & Media Relations (CMR) Office posted a General Alert on the County's website from February 19, 2019, to March 5, 2019, seeking volunteers to be considered for an appointment to the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors. Resumes were received from the three applicants noted above.

BACKGROUND:

The FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance (FloridaWest) was created in October 2014 when economic development was separated and moved out from under the present day Greater Pensacola Chamber.  FloridaWest operates as a publicly/privately-funded organization, observing all local, state, and federal laws that apply to non-profit organizations as defined in Section 501(c )(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and Florida’s Government-in-the Sunshine Law, Sections 286 and 288.075 of the Florida Statutes.

The mission of FloridaWest is to promote industry and commerce, enhance the business climate and stimulate economic prosperity, support workforce development, promote community development, and encourage political action.  FloridaWest strives to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number of people in Pensacola, Escambia County, and Northwest Florida.

The membership of the FloridaWest Board of Directors consists of not less than 7 and not more than 21 members made up of members from the private sector and two members each who are appointed by the City and the County.  Appointees serve as long as the appointing authority wants them to serve.

Escambia County's Community & Media Relations (CMR) Office posted a General Alert on the County's website from February 19, 2019, to March 5, 2019, seeking volunteers to be considered for an appointment to the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors. Resumes were received from the three applicants and are provided for review.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

In accordance with Section 1, Part B.1, of the Board of County Commissioners' Policy Manual, Board approval is required for all appointments/reappointments to Boards and Committees established by the Board of County Commissioners.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
Robert Thread Letter and Resume
Marcia Schuffman Email and Resume
Ryan Tilley Resume