Title
Request to Waive Probationary Period of New City Plan Board Member Erin Condon (B)
Explanation
Erin Condon was appointed to the City Plan Board by the City Commission on July 7, 2011 (Legistar No. 110118) for a term that expires on November 1, 2014. Based on the pertinent background described in her application, and on a conversation on July 9, 2011 with Ms. Condon, staff finds that the 60-day probationary period required of new Plan Board members by Sec. 30-353(a) 5a. of the Land Development Code should be waived. Such waiver by the City Commission is allowed by Sec. 30-353(a) 5c., which states that the City Commission may waive the required probationary period for any appointee to the City Plan Board upon good cause shown and entered into the record of the minutes of the City Commission.
Planning staff notes that Ms. Condon's law degrees (J.D., 2007, and LL.M. (Master of Laws; post-J.D. degree) in Environmental and Land Use Law, 2010) from the University of Florida provide a good basis for the requested waiver. Staff discussed this request with Ms. Condon, who supports it.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation
Staff to City Commission - Waive the 60-day probationary period for new Plan Board Member Erin Condon, in accord with Sec. 30-353(a) 5c. of the Land Development Code.