TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, City Clerk
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointing a Commissioner to Sit on the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committees and the Legislative Advocacy Committee.
Recommended Action
Approve Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee appointments and Legislative Advocacy Committee Appointment.
Background Information
Legislative Policy Committee: The Florida Leagues of Cities (FLC) is announcing the start of its Legislative Policy process for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The deadline to sign-up is August 14, 2022. The FLC is asking for participation on five Legislative Committees. No more than one elected official from each City can be on a Committee.
The Legislative Policy Committees for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 are listed below:
• Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee
• Land Use & Economic Development Committee
• Municipal Administration Committee
• Transportation & Intergovernmental Relations Committee
• Utilities, Natural Resources & Public Works Committee
The following provides the dates, times and locations of the three Legislative Policy Committee meetings scheduled in Fiscal Year 2023-2024:
• September 8, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Rosen Centre Orlando, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819)
• October 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (TBA Orlando, FL)
• November 30, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during FLC Legislative Conference (Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819)
The following City Commissioners are currently serving on the various FLC Committees:
• Municipal Administration Committee: Vice Mayor White
• Land Use & Economic Development Committee: Commissioner McDowell
• Transportation & Intergovernmental Relations Committee: Commissioner Emrich
• Utilities, Natural Resources & Public Works Committee: Commissioner Stokes
• Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee: Mayor Langdon
Legislative Advocacy Committee: The Florida League of Cities is accepting applications to serve on its 2023-24 Advocacy Committee. This Committee is responsible for building support among the League membership and the Legislature for the legislative priorities adopted by the membership of the Florida League of Cities. Additionally, the Advocacy Committee is responsible for serving as a key contact for state elected officials to advocate the FLC Legislative Action Agenda and other key issues. Advocacy Committee members will also be asked to provide strategic direction on the Leagues' lobbying initiatives. Please note: Only one elected official per City can be appointed to the Advocacy Committee. The deadline to apply is August 14, 2023.
The following City Commissioner is currently serving on the Legislative Advocacy Committee: Commissioner McDowell
Strategic Plan
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments None
Prepared by: Heather Faust, MMC, City Clerk
Department Director: Heather Faust, MMC, City Clerk