§ 15-467. Advisory board.

(a)

The stormwater utility advisory board will be established pursuant to chapter 2, article VI, of this Code. The advisory board will sunset on June 30, 2002, unless the board extends the life of the advisory board by resolution. The board hereby finds and determines as follows:

(1)

The advisory board will not duplicate any existing public or private board or entity.

(2)

The benefit to be derived from the advisory board will exceed the direct and indirect cost of establishing and maintaining the advisory board.

(3)

The advisory board is not necessary to enable the county to obtain existing state or federal grant funds.

(4)

The advisory board is not necessary for the county to comply with state or federal legislation.

(5)

The advisory board will not have bonding authority.

(6)

The advisory board will not have the authority to enter into contracts or expend public funds.

(7)

Creation of the advisory board provides the best method of gaining public participation in the stormwater utility.

(b)

The advisory board shall consist of seven (7) members who are residents of the stormwater service area. Appointments shall be made in accordance with chapter 2, article IV, of this Code. The initial terms of four (4) members will expire on June 30, 2000. The initial terms of the remaining three (3) members will expire on June 30, 1998. Members subsequently appointed will serve four-year terms; provided, however, that members appointed to fill vacancies will serve the remaining term of the member replaced.

(c)

All members of the advisory board shall serve without compensation. Operating and administrative expenses, including travel expenses, may be authorized by the board and paid out of the stormwater utility fund established pursuant to section 15-466. Administrative support to the advisory committee shall be provided by the stormwater utility.

(d)

The advisory board shall have the following responsibilities:

(1)

Review each fiscal year's budget and work program developed by the stormwater utility director;

(2)

Prepare recommendations based upon such review for presentation to the stormwater utility director and the board;

(3)

Keep minutes of all meetings of the advisory board, maintain a file for same, and file a certified copy thereof with the board;

(4)

Assist the stormwater utility in the development of stormwater related goals and objectives;

(5)

Make recommendations on matters relating to stormwater management;

(6)

Make recommendations on capital improvement programs, land acquisition, and other needs assessments;

(7)

Serve as a forum to review proposals by the public;

(8)

Make recommendations on informational and educational activities relative to stormwater management;

(9)

Seek the development of a broad variety of programs, facilities, and services through effective planning to meet community stormwater management needs;

(10)

Stimulate citizen involvement in stormwater issues; and

(11)

Evaluate the stormwater utility's program, facilities, and services periodically to assure that its objectives and goals are being achieved.

(Ord. No. 96-20, § 2.03, 7-23-96)