Sec. 54-251. - Creation and purpose.

The Lake Trafford Restoration Task Force (hereinafter "task force") is hereby established to assist the Board of County Commissioners by locating the best methods to restore Lake Trafford to its unpolluted condition.

(Ord. No. 02-18, § 1, 4-23-02)

Sec. 54-252. - Functions, powers and duties of the task force.

The functions, powers and duties of the task force shall be as follows:

(1)

Development and implementation of a restoration program to include identification of the best methods to remove and/or prevent an algae bloom in order to restore Lake Trafford to its unpolluted condition;

(2)

Identify available funding sources to fund with the restoration project; and

(3)

Prepare written findings and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 02-18, § 2, 4-23-02)

Sec. 54-253. - Appointment and composition; terms of office; attendance and filling vacancies.

The task force shall be composed of 13 members whose representation shall include, but not be limited to, individuals representing the Audubon Society, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Big Cypress Basin, the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce, the Conservancy, environmental specialists, marine consultants, and private individual citizens from Immokalee with an interest in the preservation of Lake Trafford. Candidates for the task force shall be sought in accordance with the provisions of Collier County Ordinance 2001-55.

Terms of office of members of the task force shall be for four years. Members of the task force shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners. Members shall meet the qualifications for membership and requirements as outlined in Section Five of Ordinance No. 2001-55.

Appointment of members to the task force shall be by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, which resolution shall set forth the date of appointment and the term of office. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the task force shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of office.

(Ord. No. 02-18, § 3, 4-23-02)

Sec. 54-254. - Removal from office; failure to attend meetings.

Task force membership attendance requirements, including failure to attend meetings and member removal from office are governed by Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, or by its successor ordinance.

(Ord. No. 02-18, § 4, 4-23-02)

Sec. 54-255. - Officers; quorum; rules of procedure.

At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the task force shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the members. Officers' terms shall be for a period of one year, with eligibility for reelection.

The presence of seven or more members shall constitute a quorum of the task force necessary to take action and transact business.

The task force shall, by majority vote of the entire membership, adopt rules of procedure for the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and determinations. Copies of all task force minutes, resolutions, reports, and exhibits shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 02-18, § 5, 4-23-02)

Sec. 54-256. - Review process.

This task force shall be reviewed once every four years in accordance with the procedures contained in Ordinance No. 2001-55.

(Ord. No. 02-18, § 6, 4-23-02)

Secs. 54-257—54-270. - Reserved.