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Community advisory boards and committees

Capital budgeting task force


The Capital budgeting task force reviews capital budgets and programs requested by county departments.

Members of the public and local officials can be appointed to serve on this task force.

Openings

There are no current openings.

Application

Application details available on Community advisory boards and committees overview.

Structure

The taskforce is made up of 11 members.

  • Each commissioner appoints 1 member.
  • The County Board appoints 4 members at-large.
  • The County Board appoints the chair by separate resolution.

Eligibility

There are no requirements.

Term

  • Commissioner-appointed members term expires automatically when appointing commissioner leaves office.
  • At-large members
    • Four-year term.
    • No term limit.
    • Reapplication required.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze detail data from staff.
  • Read, study and, discuss data.
  • Keep current by attending meetings and department briefings.
  • Participate in group discussions and express viewpoints candidly.
  • Submit a recommended annual capital budget and a 5-year capital improvement program.

Meetings

The task force meets an average of 10 times a year. Generally, June through August.

Tour county facilities as needed.

Compensation

  • $50 per meeting.
  • Parking is provided.
  • No reimbursements.

Background

Established in May 1973 per State Statute 383B.113.