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Reappointment of Members to the Hernando/Citrus MPO’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is to assist the Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization Board in a review and advisory capacity relating to transportation planning and programming for Citrus and Hernando counties. The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) consists of eleven (11) citizen positions appointed by the Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization Board. Eight (8) of the eleven (11) positions are currently filled. CAC members serve a two-year term.
Current members, Karen Esty and Ron Lawson, serve on the CAC and their terms expire on December 31, 2024. Ms. Esty has applied for reappointment to the CAC as a citizen representative of the City of Inverness. Mr. Lawson has applied for reappointment to the CAC as a citizen representative of the City of Brooksville. The applications are attached for review by the Board. Both members have very good attendance records at the CAC meetings.
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LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Chapter 339.175, Florida Statutes, the MPO Board has the authority to take the recommended action.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Hernando/Citrus MPO Board reappoint Karen Esty to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee as a representative of the City of Inverness and Ron Lawson as a representative of the City of Brooksville. The term for these members shall be for a period of two (2) years (January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026).