Agenda Item Name:
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Appointment of Five (5) Citizens at Large to the County Historical Commission
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Presenter:
Kathleen W. Pagan, Senior Planner, (352-374-5249)
Description:
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Appoint Citizen-at-large members to the Alachua County Historical Commission. One appointment will be for term ending April 30, 2023; two appointments terms will end April 30, 2024; and two appointments will be for terms ending April 30, 2025.
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Prior Board Motions:
NA
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
NA
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Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
Background:
There are five (5) vacancies on the County Historical Commission effective April 30. Two full term appointments are for a term of three years, and there are three partial terms (one for a one year term and two for two year terms). Several current members have reapplied, some having served multiple terms (see roster and applications for this information) and there are additional applications also for a total of seven (7) applicants.
Alachua County Historical Commission (ACHC) provides leadership in identifying, preserving and interpreting the County's history and historic sites. The Historical Commission is advisory to BoCC on matters regarding County history. The Mission of the ACHC is to “Promote, Preserve, and protect Alachua County’s historic resources.” Eleven (11) “Citizen at Large” members and one Alternate is the group composition, with knowledge of local history as a key criterion for appointment.
The Advisory Board goes back to at least 1972, but most recently its modified operation was created by Resolution 11-14 in April 2011. Currently the sunset date is December 31, 2022 as adopted by Resolution 19-32 in March 2019.