Science Advisory Committee

Committee Overview

The Committee provides collective input to staff on the following:

• scientific findings and conclusions of County sponsored and other published research to determine the adequacy and soundness of methods and results from the research;
• the ecological condition of lakes, groundwater, and environmental resources and on the impact of urbanization on natural features;
• direction for future research by County agencies and through the water quality monitoring program;
• recommended policy changes, management strategies and needed programs to better enhance the water quality in our community; and
• various other topics of a scientific nature at the direction of staff.

Established by the Board of County Commissioners on March 28, 1995.

Enabling Resolution No. R17-32.

Focus Group

The members of the Science Advisory Committee are scientists or individuals who can comprehend qualitative or quantitative information on matters being discussed by the Committee, with a preference towards credentialed scientists.

Report to the County Administrator and/or Environmental Services Director on environmental issues, as necessary.

• 7 appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, with each Commissioner appointing one member

4-Year(s) Expiring September 30

Maximum Number of

Terms:

3

Initial staggered terms. Term limit of three full consecutive terms per Resolution R17-32.

Vacancies filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Meets the first Friday of each month as necessary, 8:30 a.m., at Development Support and Environmental Management Office located at 435 N. Macomb Street Tallahassee, FL 32301