Florida Administrative Code › 29 - REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS › 29H - Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council › Chapter 29H-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 29H-1.008 - Powers

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Council shall have all powers granted in the interlocal
				  agreement established by the Council, including:
(1) To exercise powers granted by Chapters
				23, 380 and Sections  163.01,
				 163.02, F.S., as now existing or
				as from time to time amended.
(2)
				To conduct studies of the region's resources with respect to existing and
				emerging problems of industry, commerce, transportation, population, housing,
				agriculture, public services, human resources, natural resources, government,
				and any other matters which are relevant to regional planning.
(3) To adopt rules of procedure and bylaws,
				to regulate its affairs and conduct its business.
(4) To adopt an official seal.
(5) To maintain office space at such places
				within the region as may from time to time be required in performance of its
				duties.
(6) To employ and set the
				compensation of the Executive Director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the
				Council. The Executive Director shall employ and discharge professional,
				technical or clerical staff as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of
				the Council.
(7) To authorize
				compensation for members of the Council for per diem, travel, and other
				reasonable expenses for meetings, hearings and other official business
				conducted outside the region's boundaries.
(8) To hold public hearings, sponsor public
				forums, and conduct other activities whenever deemed necessary or useful in the
				execution of the functions of the Council.
(9) To acquire, own, operate, maintain, lease
				or sell real or personal property and hold title hereto in the name of the
				Council.
(10) To fix and determine
				in accordance with applicable laws by resolution rules and regulations relating
				to advertisement for bids, manner of bidding and amount below which same will
				not be required.
(11) To sue and be
				sued, implead and be impleaded, complain and defend, intervene and appeal, in
				all courts and administrative agencies.
(12) To accept gifts, apply for and use
				grants, assistance funds or bequests of money or other property from the United
				States, the state, a local unit of government or any person for any Council
				purpose and to enter into agreements required in connection therewith, and to
				hold, use, and dispose of such monies or property in accordance with the terms
				of the gift, grant, loan or agreement relating thereto.
(13) To make and enter into all contracts and
				agreements, and do and perform all acts and deeds necessary or incidental to
				the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers.
(14) To prescribe all terms and conditions
				for the employment of officers, employees and agents including but not limited
				to the fixing of pay and classification plans, benefits, and the filing of
				performance and fidelity bonds and such policies of insurance covering itself
				and employees as it may deem advisable.
(15) To participate with other government
				agencies, educational institutions, and private organizations in the
				coordination of the activities above.
(16) To determine and collect charges or fees
				for the provision of assistance for special services and for reviews and
				referrals.
(17) To select and
				appoint such advisory bodies as the Council may find appropriate for the
				conduct of its activities.
Rulemaking Authority
					 163.01,
					 163.01(4), (5)(b), (c),
					 (h),
					 186.504,
					 186.505 FS. Law Implemented
					  163.01(5)(a), (g), (h), (j), (m),
					 (10)(b),
					  186.504,
					  186.505 FS.
New 11-27-75, Formerly 29H-1.08, Amended
					 3-9-09.