Establishment and Duties
This Authority was established by the Board of County Commissioners through adoption of Escambia County Ordinance No. 80-12 in accordance with Florida Finance Authority Law, Chapter 78-89, Laws of Florida, codified as Chapter 159, Part IV, Section 159-601 through Section 159.623, Florida Statutes. Accordingly, the purpose of this Authority is to eliminate shortages of adequate housing, stop reoccurrence of slum conditions and stimulate employment and commerce.
Eligibility Criteria and Composition
The Authority is composed of five (5) members; three (3) of who must be knowledgeable in the area of labor, finance or commerce.
Terms
The terms of the members for the initial members shall be as follows: two (2) members shall serve a term of one year; one (1) member shall service a term of two years; one (1) member shall serve a term of three years; and one (1) member shall serve a term of four years. Subsequent appointments shall be for four- year terms. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Financial disclosure required.
