Agenda Item Name:
Title
Appointment of Non-Voting Member to the City of Gainesville's Utility Advisory Board (UAB)
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Presenter:
Gina Peebles, 352-538-8265
Description:
Appointment of Non-Voting Member to the City of Gainesville's Utility Advisory Board (UAB)
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Appointment one Non-Voting Member to the City of Gainesville's Utility Advisory Board (UAB)
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure
Background:
The Alachua County Commission has been requested to recommend appointment of a non-voting member for the City of Gainesville's Utility Advisory Board (UAB), subject to the approval of the City Commission. Non-voting members have the same rights and privileges as voting members, except non-voting members cannot make motions or vote on motions under consideration. The UAB meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.; the fourth Tuesday of each month for a workshop at 5:30 p.m.; meets quarterly with the City Commission; and as needed for other special meetings.
The term is for four (4) years, through Mar. 2, 2026.
The UAB advises and makes recommendations to the City of Gainesville Commission regarding all matters of utility governance of the city's electric, gas, telecommunications, water and wastewater utilities. Applicants with any of the following types of experience were encouraged to apply:
(1) experience as a utility demand customer;
(2) experience as a utility service provider
(3) investment banking, financial or certified public accounting experience;
(4) experience in energy and water conservation
(5) experience with business, contract or corporate law experience, or contract administration or;
(6) engineering experience
The County Commission may recommend appointment of their non-voting member with any qualifications or experience the County Commission deems relevant or beneficial to service on the utilit...
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