Sec. 2-886. - Creation and purpose of the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee.

In cooperation with the City of Naples and the City of Marco Island, there is hereby created the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as the "committee." The committee is created to assist the Board of County Commissioners with its establishment of unified beach erosion control and inlet management programs within the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the county, and to advise the Board of County Commissioners and the tourist development council (TDC) of project priorities with respect to funding sources that are available to the county for restoration and protection of its shoreline.

(Ord. No. 01-3, § 1, 2-13-01)

Sec. 2-887. - Functions, powers and duties.

The functions, powers and duties of the committee shall be to advise and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the TDC on matters pertaining to the following:

(1)

Development and implementation of a long-term beach erosion control program within the county to include identification of beach segments with common erosion/accretion histories, recommendations of beach management strategies for each segment, and development of long-term strategies for areas of chronic erosion;

(2)

Planning and prioritizing of capital improvement programs related to coastal issues, including recommending alternative funding sources for the development and implementation of coastal management and erosion control projects (i.e., grants from the State of Florida Beach Erosion Control Program and Federal navigation and coastal management projects);

(3)

Coordinating with regional and state-wide groups as may be necessary to further the goals, and policies of the county;

(4)

Outlining of coastal zone management policies and construction procedures for beach nourishment, sediment borrow site identification, inlet management plans, inlet improvement projects, dredging, dredge spoil disposal site identification, coastal erosion trend evaluation, coastal and estuarine habitat protection and restoration, and other similar activities; and

(5)

Reporting on innovative proposals by the public and staff.

(Ord. No. 01-3, § 2, 2-13-01)

Sec. 2-888. - Appointment and composition; terms of office; attendance and filling vacancies.

The committee shall be composed of nine members whose representation shall consist of three members from the unincorporated area of the county, three members from the City of Naples and three members from the City of Marco Island. Candidates for the committee shall be sought in accordance with the provisions of Collier County Ord. No. 01-55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance, except that the appointments of members from the City of Naples and the City of Marco Island shall be appointed from a list containing one or more qualified applicants submitted by the respective governing bodies of those cities. Upon confirmation that said individuals meet the technical requirements and the general advisory board requirements specified below, the Board of County Commissioners shall appoint said individuals to this committee.

The initial terms of office of the committee shall be as follows:

Three members shall be for a term of two years;

Three members shall be for a term of three years; and

Three members shall be for a term of four years.

Thereafter, each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of four years. Terms shall be staggered between the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island and Collier County.

Membership of this committee shall be assembled based upon familiarity with coastal processes, inlet dynamics, coastal management programs, or demonstrated interest in such programs; relevant education and experience; leadership and involvement in community affairs; and willingness to attend meetings and to undertake and complete assignments.

Members of the committee shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners. However, prior to removing a city member, except for cause, the Board of County Commissioners shall notify the governing body of the affected city. Members shall meet the qualifications for membership and requirements as outlined in section five of Ordinance No. 01-55 [section 2-830], 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 and the term of office. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the committee shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of office.

(Ord. No. 01-3, § 3, 2-13-01; Ord. No. 01-14, § 1, 3-27-01)

Sec. 2-889. - Removal from office; failure to attend meetings.

Committee member attendance requirements, including failure to attend meetings and member removal from office are governed by Collier County Ordinance No. 01-55 [sections 2-826 through 2-834], as amended, or by its successor ordinance.

(Ord. No. 01-3, § 4, 2-13-01)

Sec. 2-890. - 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' terms shall be for a period of one year, 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 rules of procedure for the transaction of business and 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. 01-3, § 5, 2-13-01)

Sec. 2-891. - Review process.

This committee shall be reviewed once every four years in accordance with the procedures contained in Ordinance No. 01-55 [sections 2-826 through 2-834], as amended, or its successor ordinance.

(Ord. No. 01-3, § 6, 2-13-01)

Secs. 2-892—2-905. - Reserved.