Sec. 18-61. - Creation of the Airport Authority Advisory Board.

There is hereby created the Airport Authority Advisory Board ("Advisory Board").

(Ord. No. 2010-11, § 1)

Sec. 18-62. - Functions, powers and duties of the Advisory Board.

The functions, powers and duties of the Advisory Board shall be to advise and make recommendations to the Airport Authority as follows:

(1)

The Advisory Board is created to assist the Airport Authority with all issues affecting the Marco Island Executive Airport, Immokalee Regional Airport, and Everglades Airpark ("Airports"), including the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, goals and objectives of the Airports.

(2)

The Advisory Board may make recommendations to the Airport Authority regarding: (a) airport master plans; (b) contracts and other instruments; (c) leases, licenses, easements and other instruments for the use of airport property; (d) work orders and change orders, and any other matters that pertain to airport business.

(3)

The Advisory Board may recommend policies and procedures for the operation of the Airports.

(4)

The Advisory Board may promote awareness, utilization, and development of the Airports in Collier County pursuant to, and consistent with, the Airport Authority's goals and objectives and master plan.

(5)

The Advisory Board may make recommendations on grant opportunities and related agreements.

(6)

The Advisory Board will serve as a liaison between Collier County staff and the Airport Authority.

(7)

If deemed appropriate, the Advisory Board may submit its recommendations to the Airport Authority by resolution.

(Ord. No. 2010-11, § 2)

Sec. 18-63. - Appointment and composition; terms of office; attendance and filling vacancies.

(a)

The Advisory Board shall be composed of seven (7) members and one (1) alternate member who are Collier County residents and possess the business ability and experience in one or more fields which, by way of example, may include, but are not limited to, general business, economic development, aviation, public affairs, law, finance, accounting, engineering, or related fields. There shall be at least one (1) member of the Advisory Board appointed from Immokalee, Marco Island, and Everglades City if a qualified candidate residing within the respective area is available for appointment to the Advisory Board. No person holding elected office at the state, county or municipality level shall be appointed to, or be a member of the Advisory Board.

(b)

Members of the Advisory Board shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Airport Authority. Appointments of members to the Advisory Board shall be by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, as the governing body of the Airport Authority, which resolution shall set forth the date of appointment. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Advisory Board shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(c)

Advisory Board members shall be sought in accordance with and shall meet the qualifications for membership and requirements outlined in Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance.

(d)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Airport Authority members serving immediately prior to this Ordinance's adoption shall fulfill the remainder of their appointed terms as the initial appointees to the Advisory Board. Subsequent appointments shall be for four-year terms.

(Ord. No. 2010-11, § 3)

Sec. 18-64. - Removal from office; failure to attend meetings.

Removal from office and attendance requirements shall be governed by Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2010-11, § 4)

Sec. 18-65. - Officers; quorum; rules of procedure.

(a)

At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the Advisory Board shall elect a chairman and vice chairman from among the members. Officers shall serve for a one-year term with eligibility for reelection.

(b)

The presence of four (4) or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Advisory Board necessary to take action and transact business.

(c)

The Advisory Board shall, by majority vote of the entire membership, adopt by-laws for the scope and transaction of business to be approved by the Airport Authority. The Advisory Board shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and determinations. Copies of all Advisory Board minutes, resolutions, reports and exhibits shall be submitted to the Airport Authority.

(Ord. No. 2010-11, § 5)

Secs. 18-66—18-90. - Reserved.