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County Administrator's Report 12. 3.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment to the Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator
That the Board take the following action concerning the Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission:
A. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B 1.(D), Appointment Policy and Procedures, and reappoint M. Blaise Adams to the Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission (PEDC), for a two-year term, effective retroactively January 3, 2017, through January 2, 2019; or
B. Appoint one of the following citizens to the PEDC, for a two-year term, effective January 19, 2017, through January 18, 2019:
1. Adam D. Principle;
2. James Campbell;
3. William "Bill Fetke; or
4. Ronald D. Rivera.
Escambia County's Community and Media Relations Office posted a General Alert on the County's website from November 2, 2016, to November 16, 2016, to seek residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the PEDC. Mr. Adams is the only citizen who responded to the General Alert.
The Board voted to drop the Recommendation to reappoint Mr. Adams to the PEDC that was submitted for the December 8, 2016, BCC Agenda and directed staff to re-advertise for volunteers to be considered for the appointment. Mr. Principle, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Fetke, and Mr. Rivera responded to the General Alert that was posted on the County’s Website, from December 13, 2016, to December 27, 2016.
Mr. Campbell indicated in his email that he would like to be considered for appointment to the Tourist Development Council as well as the Pensacola-Escambia Development Council. |
| BACKGROUND: |
This Commission was established through the adoption of a legislative act in 1989, HB 984, Amending Chapter 67-1365, Laws of Florida providing for a change in the membership structure of the Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission (PEDC) with its purpose being to actively seek new industry for the area, and expansion of existing industries. It is responsible for promoting tourism and convention activities for the Escambia County area.
Escambia County's Community and Media Relations Office posted a General Alert on the County's website from November 2, 2016, to November 16, 2016, to seek residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the PEDC. Mr. Adams is the only citizen who responded to the General Alert.
The Board voted to drop the Recommendation to reappoint Mr. Adams to the PEDC that was submitted for the December 8, 2016, BCC Agenda and directed staff to re-advertise for volunteers to be considered for the appointment. Mr. Principle, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Fetke, and Mr. Rivera responded to the General Alert that was posted on the County’s Website, from December 13, 2016, to December 27, 2016.
Mr. Adams has expressed the desire to continue to serve. His Biography as well as the Resumes of the other applicants are provided for review. |
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| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| In accordance with Section I B, 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. |
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