At-Large Appointment to the Escambia County Planning Board
From:
Horace Jones, Director
Organization:
Development Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning an At-Large Re-appointment/Appointment to the Planning Board
That the Board take the following action concerning a two-year, at-large re-appointment/appointment to the Escambia County Planning Board:
A. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B.1, D, Appointment Policy and Procedures, and re-appoint Reid Rushing effective April 17, 2018, through April 18, 2020;
OR
B. Appoint Spencer Blomquist effective April 17, 2018, through April 18, 2020.
BACKGROUND:
The Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC), Section 1-4.3(b)(3) specify two-year staggered terms of office for at-large members of the Planning Board. Mr. Rushing's term of office expired on April 5, 2018, and requires appointment/re-appointment of an at-large member. Mr. Rushing has expressed a desire to serve another term on the Planning Board. Mr. Blomquist has also expressed a desire to serve on the Planning Board. Their resumes are attached for your review.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impacts are expected as a result of the recommended Board action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
No additional personnel are anticipated for the implementation of this recommended Board action.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
In accordance with the Section 1,Part B.1, D, Appointment Policy and Procedures, the Board of County Commissioners' Policy Manual, Board approval is required for all appointments/re-appointments to Boards/Committees established by the Board of County Commissioners. The requested action complies with the LDC Section 1-4.3(b)(3), pertaining to terms of office for at-large members of the PB.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon appointment of the at-large member by the Board, the appointee will serve the required terms of office and fulfill the duties of their respective board membership.