Title
Amended and Restated CRA Rules of Procedure (B)
Explanation
At its July 20, 2015, meeting the CRA Board expressed a desire to change its method of selecting CRA Advisory Board members. The current CRA resolution provides that selection will take place by balloting. Each CRA Board member provides his/her selection(s) to the CRA Clerk by ballot. The CRA Clerk tallies the ballots and presents the results at the next CRA Board meeting. At its last meeting, the CRA Board requested the opportunity to talk with applicants at the CRA Board meeting prior to the vote to appoint each Advisory Board member.
Included in the backup is an amended and restated resolution. The amended and restated resolution revises the appointment process to mirror the City Advisory Board appointment process. It gives the applicants an opportunity to come before the CRA Board to introduce themselves and provide any comments that would speak to their application. It also gives the CRA Board Members an opportunity to discuss the applications received and have any outstanding questions answered.
Additionally, the amended and restated resolution amends the selection process for the chair and chair pro tempore. The City Commission is charged with appointing the chair and chair pro tempore (see Section 163.356, Florida Statutes). This amended and restated resolution reflects the selection of the chair and chair pro tempore by the City Commission.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
CRA Executive Director to the CRA Board: Adopt the CRA Rules of Procedures, Resolution #150226 subject to form and legality by the CRA Attorney.