Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Purpose of the Citizens' Oversight Commitee
The passage of the Whole Cent Sales Tax will include the establishment of a Citizen Oversight Committee.
The board shall, by resolution, establish a three-member citizen oversight advisory committee (the “Committee”) to provide for citizen review of its expenditures of the Surtax’s proceeds, as soon as reasonably possible after the effective date of the Surtax, but not later than date on which the Board first expends proceeds from the Surtax.
The committee shall serve as an advisory and reporting body to the Board. The Committee shall provide an annual report to the Board on the Board’s expenditure of the Surtax’s proceeds, on or before a date set by the Board’s budget calendar of each fiscal year in which the Board expends proceeds from the Surtax.
The committee, its members and all its proceedings shall be governed by and comply with all applicable laws, including without limitation (1) the Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, Fla. Stat. Chapter 286, (2) the Florida Public Records Law, Fla. Stat. Chapter 119, and (3) the Florida Public Ethics Code, Fla. Stat. Chapter 112.
Membership
After the passage of the Whole Cent Sales Tax, Eligible Voting Citizens of Hernando County may apply to serve on the Citizen Oversight Committee.
Citizens can apply in person or online. An application will be available on the website or in person at the Hernando County Human Resources Department located at 15470 Flight Path Drive Brooksville Florida, 34604.
Benefits of Having a Citizens' Committee
A citizens’ committee allows for public input and oversight regarding the Whole Cent Sales Tax. Through transparency and communication, the Citizens’ Oversight Committee ensures money is being spent properly and that Hernando County Government is good financial stewards of taxpayer dollars.