GOVERNOR S OFFICE Boards and Appointments. Vacancies

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1 GOVERNOR S OFFICE Boards and Appointments Vacancies 8/1/2011-8/31/2011 BOARD: Florida Building Commission 4 years Confirmation Required: Senate DESCRIPTION: The commission makes a continual study of the State Minimum Building Codes and other laws relating to the construction of buildings and advises on new technologies, techniques and construction material. QUALIFICATIONS: The commission shall be composed of 25 members, appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. POSITION: 1 Beginning Date: 8/30/2007 Ending Date: 8/11/2011 Mr. Angel T. Franco Architect registered to practice in Florida and actively engaged in the profession. Marine Fisheries Management Councils (Federal) South Atlantic BOARD: and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council 3 YEARS Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: Created by the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16 U.S.C., S1801. Representatives from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Member from Florida is selected pursuant 302(b) Magnuson Act. QUALIFICATIONS: Three commissioners representing South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and three Commissioners representing Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. Governor is prohibited from nominating anyone who has been lobbyist of industry within last 24 months. POSITION: 3 Beginning Date: 8/11/2008 Ending Date: 8/10/2011 Mr. George J. Geiger Indian River South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Appointed at-large member. 1

2 BOARD: Cape Canaveral Hospital District, County DESCRIPTION: The Board shall maintain a hospital and any other health-related structures, adopt all rules and regulations necessary for the efficient operation of the hospital, and employ non-medical personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: Members must be qualified electors and property owners residing within the district. POSITION: 1 Beginning Date: 12/7/2007 Ending Date: 8/19/2011 Mr. Russell E. Fischer POSITION: 2 Beginning Date: 12/7/2007 Ending Date: 8/19/2011 Mr. John J. Anderson POSITION: 3 Beginning Date: 12/7/2007 Ending Date: 8/19/2011 Mr. Charles D. Ragland POSITION: 4 Beginning Date: 12/7/2007 Ending Date: 8/19/2011 Dr. David K. Ross POSITION: 5 Beginning Date: 12/7/2007 Ending Date: 8/19/2011 Mrs. Judith A. George POSITION: 6 Beginning Date: 12/7/2007 Ending Date: 8/19/2011 Mrs. Monica I. Teran BOARD: Fiesta of Five Flags Commission of Pensacola 3 YEARS Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The Commission shall stage public celebrations, fiestas, pageants, parades, contests, races and other entertainment features for the citizens of the city of Pensacola and their guests. QUALIFICATIONS: Members shall not be employees of the city of Pensacola. POSITION: 1 Beginning Date: 11/20/2008 Ending Date: 8/23/2011 2

3 Dr. Jimmy E. Jones Escambia BOARD: Hernando County Housing Authority DESCRIPTION: The housing authority shall provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration or repair of dwelling units for the purpose of improving the state of affordable housing; hold or improve real property; may acquire by gift, grant, bequest, devise, or otherwise any property; investigate into living, dwelling and housing conditions and into means and methods for improving such conditions. QUALIFICATIONS: Members must be qualified electors from the county and may not be employed by said county. POSITION: 5 Beginning Date: 8/17/2010 Ending Date: 8/1/2011 Ms. Gloria Harris Hernando One member shall be a resident who is current in rent in a housing project or a low-income person. BOARD: Holmes County Hospital Corporation DESCRIPTION: There is created a public non-profit corporation which is designated as Holmes County Hospital Corporation, for the purpose of establishing, acquiring or constructing, erecting, equipping, maintaining and operating a public hospital primarily for the benefit of the citizens and residents of Holmes County. QUALIFICATIONS: Governor appoints one member from each county commission district. Members must be residents of their district. POSITION: 3 Beginning Date: 10/24/2008 Ending Date: 8/15/2011 Mrs. Felecia D. Fisanick Holmes Shall be from County Commission District 5. BOARD: DESCRIPTION: Jackson County Hospital Corporation The Board shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the 3

4 QUALIFICATIONS: public hospital and all health care facilities owned, operated, or maintained by the District for the purpose of providing of health care services to the citizens and residents of the District and others seeking medical care and treatment at the hospital. The Board shall consist of nine members who are citizens and residents of Jackson County Hospital District, appointed by the Governor for a term of four years. POSITION: 1 Beginning Date: 5/2/2008 Ending Date: 8/27/2011 Mr. James B. Ward Jackson BOARD: Campbellton-Graceville Hospital Corporation DESCRIPTION: Members shall maintain a county hospital and may appoint a suitable hospital superintendent and other employees. QUALIFICATIONS: The Governor shall appoint members from the community at large with reference to their fitness for office. POSITION: 2 Beginning Date: 12/11/2007 Ending Date: 8/21/2011 Mr. Bryant L. Barefoot Jackson BOARD: Union County Housing Authority DESCRIPTION: The housing authority shall provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration or repair of dwelling units for the purpose of improving the state of affordable housing; hold or improve real property; may acquire by gift, grant, bequest, devise, or otherwise any property; investigate into living, dwelling and housing conditions and into means and methods for improving such conditions. QUALIFICATIONS: Members must be qualified electors from the county and may not be employed by said county. POSITION: 4 Beginning Date: 10/6/2010 Ending Date: 8/7/2011 Mrs. Rhoda A. Russ Union POSITION: 5 Beginning Date: 10/6/2010 Ending Date: 8/7/2011 4

5 Mrs. Laura L. Amwake Union BOARD: Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged DESCRIPTION: The council will foster the coordination of transportation services to the transportation disadvantaged by establishing statewide objectives for providing such services. QUALIFICATIONS: The commission shall consist of 7 members, appointed by the Governor. Each member must be a resident of the state and a registered voter. At least one member must be at least 65 years of age. Eight other members shall serve as nonvoting advisors to the commission. Governor shall appoint Chairperson. POSITION: 2 Beginning Date: 12/17/2007 Ending Date: 8/13/2011 Mr. Walter F. Schoenig Pinellas Governor shall appoint 5 members who must have significant experience in the operation of a business. BOARD: South Florida Regional Transportation Authority 4 years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The authority shall establish & determine policies as may be necessary for the best interest of the operation & promotion of the regional transportation authority (RTA) & adopt rules as may be necessary to govern the operation of RTA. QUALIFICATIONS: The authority consists of 9 members; Governor appoints 2 members. The County Commissions of Dade, & Palm Beach counties each shall elect a commissioners & appoint a citizen. A district secretary of DOT shall serve. POSITION: 1 Beginning Date: 10/2/2008 Ending Date: 8/1/2011 Mr. George A. Morgan, Jr. Appointed by the Governor POSITION: 2 Beginning Date: 10/2/2008 Ending Date: 8/1/2011 Mr. Francis M. Perry Palm Beach Appointed by the Governor 5

6 BOARD: Children's Services Council of Okeechobee County 4 years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: Duties are to provide and maintain such preventive, developmental, treatment and rehabilitative services for children as the council determines necessary. To allocate & provide funds for other agencies in the county which operates for the benefit of children. QUALIFICATIONS: The Governor appoints 5 of the 10 members. The Superintendent of Schools, a local School Board Member, the District Administrator from CFS, a County Commissioner & a Judge also serve. The Board of County Commission shall nominate 3 names to the Governor for each vacancy. POSITION: 4 Beginning Date: 4/27/2009 Ending Date: 8/26/2011 Ms. Lydia S. Wasson Okeechobee Five members appointed by the Governor. POSITION: 5 Beginning Date: 4/27/2009 Ending Date: 8/26/2011 Mrs. Elizabeth A. Maxwell Okeechobee Five members appointed by the Governor. BOARD: Hardee County Indigent Health Care Special District 4 Years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The district board shall provide for the health care of qualified indigent patients residing in Hardee County through the purchase or reimbursement of inpatient, outpatient and emergency medical services for said indigent patients. Collect information and statatistical data that will be helpful to the board and the county in deciding the health care needs in the county. QUALIFICATIONS: The board shall consist of 5 members, 2 appointed by the Governor and 3 by the Board of County Commission. Members must have been residents of the county for the last 12 months. No member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies filled by the County Commission for unexpired term. POSITION: 2 Beginning Date: 10/15/2009 Ending Date: 8/17/2011 Mr. Robert S. Fite, Jr. Hardee Two members appointed by the Governor. 6

7 BOARD: Rehabilitation Council for the Blind Three years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The council is created to assist the division in the planning and development of statewide rehabilitation programs and services and to recommend improvements to such programs and services. The council shall, consistent with law, supervise and evaluate such staff and other personnel as may be necessary to carry out it functions. QUALIFICATIONS: The council shall be composed of at least 13 members appointed by Governor, who shall select members after soliciting recommendations from organizations representing individuals who have disabilities & organizations interested in those individuals. Members serve 2 consecutive full terms. POSITION: 10 Beginning Date: 10/20/2008 Ending Date: 8/31/2011 Mr. Dwight D. Sayer Orange At least one representing a disability advocacy group representing individuals who are blind. POSITION: 14 Beginning Date: 10/20/2008 Ending Date: 8/31/2011 Mr. Paul A. Edwards Miami-Dade At least one representing a disability advocacy group representing individuals who are blind. POSITION: 15 Beginning Date: 10/20/2008 Ending Date: 8/31/2011 Mr. Paul W. Kaminsky Clay At least one representing a disability advocacy group representing individuals who are blind. POSITION: 16 Beginning Date: 10/20/2008 Ending Date: 8/31/2011 Mr. Bruce A. Miles Collier At least one representing a disability advocacy group representing individuals who are blind. BOARD: Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council 4 Years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The council shall serve as an advisory body to the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development and to the Office of the Film Commissioner to provide the these offices with industry insight and expertise related to developing, marketing, promoting, and providing service to the state's entertainment industry. 7

8 QUALIFICATIONS: The council shall consist of 17 members, 7 appointed by the Governor. No more than one member may be from any company. Members are limited to two consecutive terms. Members may be removed for missing three consecutive meetings. POSITION: 3 Beginning Date: 10/22/2007 Ending Date: 8/20/2011 Mr. Todd A. Roobin Duval The Governor appoints seven members. POSITION: 7 Beginning Date: 10/22/2007 Ending Date: 8/20/2011 Mrs. Kelly W. Horton Leon The Governor appoints seven members. BOARD: Area Four Family Care Council 3 years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The council shall assist in providing information and outreach to families; review the effectiveness of service programs and make recommendations with respect to program implementation, and advise the agency with respect to policy issues relevant to the community and family support system in the local area. QUALIFICATIONS: The council shall consist of 10 to 15 members recommended by the area council and appointed by the Governor. Members may serve only two consecutive terms. POSITION: 12 Beginning Date: 8/5/2008 Ending Date: 8/4/2011 Mrs. Sherri E. Vardes Clay BOARD: Area Eight, Subdistrict A, Family Care Council 3 years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The council shall assist in providing information and outreach to families; review the effectiveness of service programs and make recommendations with respect to program implementation; and advise the agency with respect to policy issues relevant to the community and family support system in the local area. QUALIFICATIONS: The council shall consist of 10 to 15 members recommended by the area council and appointed by the Governor. Members may serve only two consecutive terms. 8

9 POSITION: 8 Beginning Date: 8/25/2008 Ending Date: 8/24/2011 Ms Sharon F. Berry Lee BOARD: Area Ten Family Care Council 3 years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The council shall assist in providing information and outreach to families; review the effectiveness of service programs and make recommendations with respect to program implementation, and advise the agency with respect to policy issues relevant to the community and family support system in the local area. QUALIFICATIONS: The council shall consist of 10 to 15 members recommended by the area council and appointed by the Governor. Members may serve only two consecutive terms. POSITION: 8 Beginning Date: 8/12/2008 Ending Date: 8/11/2011 Mrs. Gertrude Klapman POSITION: 11 Beginning Date: 8/27/2008 Ending Date: 8/26/2011 Mrs. Denise Crosnick POSITION: 13 Beginning Date: 8/27/2008 Ending Date: 8/26/2011 Ms. Patrice G. Lurie POSITION: 15 Beginning Date: 8/15/2008 Ending Date: 8/14/2011 Mr. Nicholas W. Stone At least 3 consumers. BOARD: DESCRIPTION: Area Thirteen Family Care Council 3 years Confirmation Required: None The council shall assist in providing information and outreach to 9

10 QUALIFICATIONS: families; review the effectiveness of service programs and make recommendations with respect to program implementation, and advise the agency with respect to policy issues relevant to the community and family support system in the local area. The council shall consist of 10 to 15 members recommended by the area council and appointed by the Governor. Members may serve only two consecutive terms. POSITION: 4 Beginning Date: 8/27/2008 Ending Date: 8/26/2011 Ms. Eileen H. Reidy Hernando POSITION: 9 Beginning Date: 8/28/2008 Ending Date: 8/27/2011 Ms. Sandra L. Dayton Citrus POSITION: 15 Beginning Date: 8/27/2008 Ending Date: 8/26/2011 Ms. Phyllis Novak Hernando BOARD: Area Fourteen Family Care Council 3 years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The council shall assist in providing information and outreach to families; review the effectiveness of services programs and make recommendations with respect to program implementation, and advise the agency with respect to policy issues relevant to the community and family support system in the local area. QUALIFICATIONS: The council shall consist of 10 to 15 members recommended by the area council and appointed by the Governor. Members may serve only two consecutive terms. POSITION: 1 Beginning Date: 8/25/2008 Ending Date: 8/24/2011 Mr. Tony J. Bock Highlands At least 3 consumers. POSITION: 8 Beginning Date: 8/29/2008 Ending Date: 8/28/2011 Mrs. Sheree L. Crouse Highlands 10

11 BOARD: Children and Youth Cabinet 4 Years Confirmation Required: None DESCRIPTION: The cabinet shall ensure that the public policy of this state relating to children and youth is developed to promote interdepartmental collaboration and program implementation in order that services designed for children and youth are planned, managed, and delivered in a holistic and integrated manner to improve the children's self-sufficiency, safety, economic stability, health, and quality of life. QUALIFICATIONS: The cabinet shall consist of 15 members including the Governor, who shall serve as chair. Five members representing children and youth advocacy organizations, who are not providers and who are appointed by the Governor. In addition to the 15 members, there are 4 ex officio members. POSITION: 2 Beginning Date: 8/28/2007 Ending Date: 8/27/2011 Ms. Donna "Gay" Lancaster Pinellas Five members representing children and youth advocacy organizations, who are not service providers and who are appointed by the Governor. POSITION: 3 Beginning Date: 8/28/2007 Ending Date: 8/27/2011 Mr. David Lawrence, Jr. Miami-Dade Five members representing children and youth advocacy organizations, who are not service providers and who are appointed by the Governor. POSITION: 4 Beginning Date: 8/28/2007 Ending Date: 8/27/2011 Mrs. Toni K. Crawford St. Johns Five members representing children and youth advocacy organizations, who are not service providers and who are appointed by the Governor. 11