D. Request that the County Administrator's Office provide letters of reappointment to these individuals; and
E. Request the County Administrator's Office to provide letters of appreciation for their service to the following individuals rotating off the Extension Council:
The individuals appointed were nominated by the Nominating Committee and selected by the Escambia County Extension Council and reside in the zones for which they are appointed, are known to have an interest and concern for programs of Escambia County Extension, and have been nominated without regard to race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.
A Press Release was posted to the County web site on October 8, 2018, seeking interested residents within these zones to volunteer for appointments.
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 67-1366, Laws of Florida, authorizes establishment of a county extension council and division of the county into zones or districts by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Council members are appointed by the BCC, subject to the approval of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. The council is to be composed of an odd number of members, men and women, numbering neither less than 13 nor more than 21. The persons appointed are to be known to have an interest in and concern for the agricultural, family and consumer sciences (home economics), and youth programs of extension; in developing the rural and urban sections; and in developing the county and its resources. At least one council member shall be a member of the BCC.
To ensure that every section of the county is represented, the county is divided into zones and a member is selected from each zone. Members must live in the zone to which he/she is appointed and serve staggered two-year terms. Members may serve for a maximum of two consecutive two-year terms before rotating off and must be off the Council for one two-year term before becoming eligible to serve again.
These individuals, which were nominated by the Nominating Committee selected by the Escambia County Extension Council, reside in the zone for which appointed and are known to have an interest and concern for programs of the Escambia County Extension, and have been nominated without regard to race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact associated with appointments to the Extension Council.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
No legal consideration required for Extension Council Appointments.
PERSONNEL:
No personnel impact associated with appointments to the Extension Council.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Per County Administrator's policy, attached is a copy of a resumé for each individual being considered for appointment.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
After final BCC action, the Extension Department Director will forward the BCC's recommendation to the University of Florida Dean of Extension for consideration and approval/confirmation.
Nominations were recommended by the Nominations Committee of the Escambia County Extension Council. Nominees have agreed to serve if appointed.