TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Alexis Givings, City Clerk
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: October 21, 2025
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NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE ADVISORY BOARD. BASED ON THE ROTATION SYSTEM, NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT FOR THREE (3) REGULAR MEMBERS TO SERVE A TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027, WILL BE MADE BY MAYOR CARNEY (SEAT #5), COMMISSIONER MARKERT (SEAT #1) AND VICE-MAYOR LONG (SEAT #2).
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve the nominations for appointment for three (3) regular member to serve a term ending July 31, 2027.
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Background:
One seat is currently vacant, and the terms for Kevin Lowry and John Strasser have expired on July 31, 2025.
Kevin Lowry will have served one (1) full term, is eligible, and would not like to be nominated for reappointment.
John Strasser will have served one (1) unexpired term, is eligible, and would not like to be nominated for reappointment.
Pursuant to Sec. 32.62. - Code of Ordinances - COMPOSITION
The Police Advisory Board shall be composed of five (5) regular members.
Pursuant to Sec. 32.64. - Code of Ordinances - QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS.
(A) The Police Advisory Board membership shall include a diverse cross-section of the community.
(B) The membership shall include business owners, religious and faith-based organizations, youth, school officials and local organizations, where feasible.
(C) The City Commission shall endeavor to include as many racial and ethnic minority members as possible.
Please see Exhibit "A" for individuals who have submitted applications and would like to be nominated for appointment.