§ 70-403. Membership of council.

(a)

The council shall consist of a total of 13 members. Seven members shall be individually appointed by each member of the board, and one member each shall be appointed by:

(1)

The board of directors of the disability achievement center;

(2)

The board of directors of providing advocacy and recognizing capabilities (PARC);

(3)

The board of directors of Florida Gulf Coast Paralyzed Veterans of America;

(4)

The board of directors of the Boley Centers;

(5)

The board of directors of the family network on disabilities; and

(6)

The board of directors of the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.

(b)

Members of the council shall be permanent residents of Pinellas County, Florida.

(c)

Except for the initial appointment, council members shall serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority for a term of two years from the date of appointment. The initial term shall be two years for the seven members appointed by each of the board members, and three years for the appointments made by the appointing authorities outlined in subsection 70-403(a)(1)—(6). Members may hold successive terms upon reappointment. Each member, regardless of the manner in which the member was appointed, may be removed by the board without cause. Any vacancy in the membership of the council shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term, in the same manner as an appointment for a full term.

(d)

Each member's background, education and experience shall be such as to qualify said member to carry out the duties and responsibilities vested in this council by this division.

(e)

Members shall elect a chair, a vice-chair, a secretary, and such other officers deemed necessary to conduct meetings. Officers will serve for a term of one year, and may hold successive terms upon re-election.

(f)

All members shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. No. 17-10, § 4, 3-7-17; Ord. No. 17-35, § 1, 11-28-17)