Building Officials Association of Florida

Click here to read the new ByLaws adopted in June 2010: ByLawsJune2010.pdf

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 BOAF BY LAWS COMMITTEE

Scope

The scopeof the By Laws Committee shall include the bylaws, constitution and any otherrules of the Association. The scope shall also include the professional code ofethics and mission statement of the Association.

Purpose

The purposeof the Committee is to review the bylaws, constitution and rules along with theprofessional code of ethics and mission statement of the Association, and makeany recommendations it deems appropriate to the Board of Directors that willenhance and improve the building code enforcement profession and theAssociation

Objectives

TheCommittee shall strive to accomplish those objectives established by thePresident and/or Chairperson that are endorsed by the Board of Directors.During the 2010/2011 term, those objectives are as follows:

· Update the Bylaws with the changes approved by the membershipat the Annual Business Meeting on June 7, 2010.

· Review, revise and update the by-laws and constitution aswell as the code of ethics and mission statement to reflect current conduct andpractice of the Association.

· Amend standing committee list to include newly createdcommittees.

· Update a model set of Chapter by-laws as needed for adoptionby local Chapters.

Members

There shall be a minimum of 4members who shall be appointed by the President from various geographicalregions of the State, whenever possible. The President shall serve as an ad-hocmember. The President shall appoint a Chairperson from amongst the group whoshall preside over the deliberations of the committee and represent theCommittee before the Board of Directors. The Committee shall also elect aVice-Chairperson who shall serve in the same capacity in the absence of theChairperson.

Voting

Each membershall have the right to cast one vote on any decision made by the Committee.The Committee may ballot their vote by telephone, mail or email at thediscretion of the Chairperson. A quorum is established with 3 members castingtheir vote and a simple majority shall determine the will of the Committee.

Procedure

Basic Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the conduct and proceedings of the Committee.

Committee Members

Gerald Engel - Chairman
Building Official-City of Gulfport
727-893-1020 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tom Allen
Building Official, Mount Dora
352-735-7115 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Paul Gioia
Building Official, Town of Surfside
305-861-4863 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Louis Sperduto
Chief Building Inspector, City of North Port
941-429-7041 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Howard White
Building Official, St. Johns County
904-827-6803 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tom Deckert
Building Official, Florida State University
850-644-7686   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it