§ 9.3-46. Membership, terms, quorum and voting requirements.

(a)

The affordable housing advisory committee shall consist of eleven (11) members. The term of service on the committee shall be for three (3) years. Terms can be extended for an additional three (3) years by a majority vote of the committee.

(b)

Seven (7) members shall constitute a quorum sufficient to permit the committee to take any formal action. However, if formal action is not taken, the committee may meet to hear presentations with less than a quorum in attendance, if the meeting is duly noticed. A majority of concurring votes of the entire membership of the committee shall be necessary for a decision or recommendation by the committee.

(c)

The affordable housing advisory committee may elect a chairperson or presiding officer.

(d)

The board of county commissioners shall appoint by resolution the members to the committee from recommendations submitted to the county administrator. The composition of the committee shall include the following individuals, who may also serve on the local housing partnership:

(1)

One citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing;

(2)

One citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing;

(3)

One citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing;

(4)

One citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing;

(5)

One citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing;

(6)

One citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing;

(7)

One citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing;

(8)

One citizen who actively serves on the local planning agency pursuant to [F.S.] § 163.3174;

(9)

One citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments;

(10)

One citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction;

(11)

One citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance.

(Ord. No. 08-16, § 1, 6-3-2008)