§ 22-34. Construction industry licensing board.

(a)

The construction industry licensing board of the county is hereby created, consisting of five members who are familiar with the building trade. All members of the board shall be appointed by the county commission for terms of two years. Vacancies in the membership of the board for any cause shall be filled by appointment by the county commission for the balance of the unexpired term.

(b)

The board shall meet regularly as the need presents itself.

(c)

The board shall elect officers from its membership, whose terms shall expire on June 30 of each year. Special meetings of the board may be held as the board provides in its rules and regulations. Three members of the board constitute a quorum.

(d)

The board is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this article.

(e)

Any member of the board of duly appointed hearing officers designated by the board may administer oaths and take testimony about all matters within the jurisdiction of the board.

(f)

The board is authorized to incur expenses as authorized by the county commission to perform its duties and enforce this article and shall have the right to sue and be sued in its official name.

(g)

The board shall adopt a seal for its use containing the words "Construction Industry Licensing Board of Levy County, Florida."

(h)

The county construction industry licensing board may establish new categories of contractors and qualifications for such contractors as needed.

(i)

All monies collected by the board shall be received, deposited, expended and accounted for pursuant to law. The expenses of the board and its officers and of the examinations held by the board, and of other matters in connection with this article, shall be paid from the monies collected under this article. Members of the board shall receive per diem and mileage as provided by law.

(Ord. No. 77-2, §§ 4, 5, 7-6-1977)

Cross reference

Administration, ch. 2.