Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 29H-1.008 - Powers
The Council shall have all powers granted in the interlocal agreement established by the Council, including:
(1) To exercise powers granted by Chapters
23, 380 and Sections 163.01,
163.02, F.S., as now existing or
as from time to time amended.
(2)
To conduct studies of the region's resources with respect to existing and
emerging problems of industry, commerce, transportation, population, housing,
agriculture, public services, human resources, natural resources, government,
and any other matters which are relevant to regional planning.
(3) To adopt rules of procedure and bylaws,
to regulate its affairs and conduct its business.
(4) To adopt an official seal.
(5) To maintain office space at such places
within the region as may from time to time be required in performance of its
duties.
(6) To employ and set the
compensation of the Executive Director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the
Council. The Executive Director shall employ and discharge professional,
technical or clerical staff as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of
the Council.
(7) To authorize
compensation for members of the Council for per diem, travel, and other
reasonable expenses for meetings, hearings and other official business
conducted outside the region's boundaries.
(8) To hold public hearings, sponsor public
forums, and conduct other activities whenever deemed necessary or useful in the
execution of the functions of the Council.
(9) To acquire, own, operate, maintain, lease
or sell real or personal property and hold title hereto in the name of the
Council.
(10) To fix and determine
in accordance with applicable laws by resolution rules and regulations relating
to advertisement for bids, manner of bidding and amount below which same will
not be required.
(11) To sue and be
sued, implead and be impleaded, complain and defend, intervene and appeal, in
all courts and administrative agencies.
(12) To accept gifts, apply for and use
grants, assistance funds or bequests of money or other property from the United
States, the state, a local unit of government or any person for any Council
purpose and to enter into agreements required in connection therewith, and to
hold, use, and dispose of such monies or property in accordance with the terms
of the gift, grant, loan or agreement relating thereto.
(13) To make and enter into all contracts and
agreements, and do and perform all acts and deeds necessary or incidental to
the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers.
(14) To prescribe all terms and conditions
for the employment of officers, employees and agents including but not limited
to the fixing of pay and classification plans, benefits, and the filing of
performance and fidelity bonds and such policies of insurance covering itself
and employees as it may deem advisable.
(15) To participate with other government
agencies, educational institutions, and private organizations in the
coordination of the activities above.
(16) To determine and collect charges or fees
for the provision of assistance for special services and for reviews and
referrals.
(17) To select and
appoint such advisory bodies as the Council may find appropriate for the
conduct of its activities.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 163.01, 163.01(4), (5)(b), (c), (h), 186.504, 186.505 FS. Law Implemented 163.01(5)(a), (g), (h), (j), (m), (10)(b), 186.504, 186.505 FS.
New 11-27-75, Formerly 29H-1.08, Amended 3-9-09.
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