Term Length: 2 Years

Term Of Office:
The terms of office of members of the Council shall begin on January 1, 2005 and be for two years and shall expire at midnight on December 31 of even numbered years. Each members shall serve until his or her successor is chosen, and all members serve at the pleasure of the Board and may be removed without cause and without entitlement to a hearing upon a vote of five members of the Board. Any member appointed to fill an unexpired term shall complete that term and only be eligible for one additional two-year term. No member may serve more than two consectuive two-year terms.

Powers and Duties:
The Orange County Citizen Corps Council is created to assist in the efforts of training and educating citizens on emergency preparedness, crime prevention, and disaster planning. The primary objectives of the Citizen Corps Council are to: a) Match the needs of first responders with the skills and abilities of volunteers to make their families, homes, and communities safer from the threats of terrorism, crime, and disasters. b) Educate the public on safety, help citizens take an active role in protecting themselves from harm, and teach citizens what to do in the event of a crisis. c) Spearhead efforts to offer citizens new and existing volunteer opportunities, educationa information, and training courses to address crime, terrorism, and natural disaster risks. d) Promote all Citizen Corps programs and activities across the community. e) Capture innovative practices and report accomplishments that can be replicated in other communities. f) Survey the community to assess increased awareness and participation.

Meetings:
Learn more about Orange County public meetings at "Meetings and Public Notices."
Meets as needed, Board of County Commissioners Chambers, First Floor, County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL