§ 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)