Sec. 2-1146. - Creation and Purpose of the Clam Bay Advisory Committee.

There is hereby created the Clam Bay Advisory Committee (hereinafter the "Committee"). The Committee is created to assist the Coastal Advisory Committee and the Board of County Commissioners with all issues affecting the entire Clam Bay estuary system, including the management, direction, health, and long term viability of the estuary system.

(Ord. No. 2008-48, § 1)

Sec. 2-1147. - Functions, Powers and Duties of the Advisory Committee.

Once members have been appointed to the Committee, the membership shall develop a mission statement, outline its specific functions, powers, and duties, and develop a work plan which will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for review and approval.

The Committee will also recommend the boundaries of the Clam Bay estuary system to the Board of County Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 2008-48, § 2)

Sec. 2-1148. - Appointment and Composition; Terms of Office; Attendance and Filling Vacancies.

The Committee shall be composed of nine members whose membership shall include two representatives from Pelican Bay,; two representatives from Seagate and/or Naples Cay; one resident from District 1; one resident from District 3; one representative from District 5; and two members from the community at large with specific technical scientific expertise related to estuary management and protection.

Committee members shall be sought in accordance with the provision of Collier County Ordinance 01-55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance. The initial term of office of the Committee shall be one year. The Committee will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners in one year in compliance with Section Six of this Ordinance.

Members of the Committee shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners. Members shall meet the qualifications for membership and requirements as outlined in Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance. Appointment of members to the Committee shall be by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, which resolution shall set forth the date of appointment. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Committee shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(Ord. No. 2008-48, § 3)

Sec. 2-1149. - 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. 2008-48, § 4)

Sec. 2-1150. - Officers; Quorum; Rules of Procedure.

At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the Committee shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among the members. Officers shall serve for a one year term with eligibility for reelection.

The presence of five or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Committee necessary to take action and transact business.

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

(Ord. No. 2008-48, § 5)

Sec. 2-1151. - Review Process and Sunset Provision.

This Ordinance shall automatically sunset on December 31, 2009, unless otherwise extended by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. The Committee shall provide a written report to the Board of County Commissioners no later than October 20, 2009 with recommendations on whether the Board should continue this Committee.

(Ord. No. 2008-48, § 6)

Secs. 2-1152—2-1155. - Reserved.