§ 15-31. Same—Duties and powers.

The commission shall have the following duties, functions, powers and responsibilities:

(a)

The members of the commission shall elect a chairman and such other officers as may be deemed necessary or desirable, who shall serve at the will of the commission. A majority vote of the membership of the commission present at a particular meeting shall be necessary to take any action. Four (4) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum necessary to hold a meeting and take any action. Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. The commission will meet monthly. The chairman has the authority to cancel monthly meetings, provided that the commission meets at least quarterly (once every three (3) months). The commission at any meeting may fix and call a meeting on a future date, in addition to the monthly meeting. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings of the commission. All meetings shall be public. The EPD shall provide such technical, scientific, and administrative personnel as may be reasonably required by the commission for the proper performance of its duties.

(b)

To recommend revisions and amendments from time to time of appropriate rules and regulations reasonably necessary for the implementation and effective enforcement, administration and interpretation of the provisions of this act [article] that provide for the effective and continuing protection of the environmental quality of the air, water and land in the county.

(c)

To review staff recommendations for appropriate fees to be charged by the county for the services rendered by the county under the provisions of this act [article].

(d)

To hold public hearings on appeals of staff decisions regarding environmental permits as designated by the board of county commissioners and, after publicly discussing the application and taking testimony and evidence from the applicant and public, submit its recommendation on the application to the board of county commissioners.

(e)

To perform such other related duties, functions and responsibilities as may be assigned to the commission from time to time by the board of county commissioners.

(f)

To make other recommendations to the board of county commissioners regarding improvements to the natural resources and environmental issues.

(Code 1965, § 24-6; Laws of Fla. ch. 67-1830, § 6; Laws of Fla. ch. 84-490, § 4; Ord. No. 96-37, § 3, 11-12-96)