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Orange County Citizen Corps Council

Board Type: Exempt
Enabling Legislation:
Resolution No. 2004-M-45 was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on October 19, 2004.
Membership:
Nine members to be appointed in the following manner: one member appointed by each district commissioner and three at large residents appointed by the County Mayor. Appointments must be confirmed by the Board of County Commissioners. The membership of the Council shall include representation from Orange County. The County will endeavor to appoint individuals from the municipal jurisdictions within Orange County. All appointments must be confirmed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Member Types:
  • 1 District 1 Representative
  • 1 District 2 Representative
  • 1 District 3 Representative
  • 1 District 4 Representative
  • 1 District 5 Representative
  • 1 District 6 Representative
  • 3 Mayor's Representative
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 consecutive 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:
Third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m., Location changes monthly. Call (407) 836-9026 for further information.

Learn more about Orange County public meetings at County Calendar.

Contact Person:
Chief Lauraleigh Avery
Division Chief
Office of Emergency Management
(407) 836-9151

Last Revised: 12/13/2022

Member Name Member Type Term Expires
Roselyn Clouden District 6 Representative 12/31/2024
Christopher Durant Mayor's Representative 12/31/2024
Daniel James Elliott Mayor's Representative 12/31/2024
Siviah Diane Few Mayor's Representative 12/31/2024
Javier Marrero District 4 Representative 12/31/2024
Casandra Denise Miller District 2 Representative 12/31/2024
Emiro Olivares District 3 Representative 12/31/2024
Linda G. Sibley District 1 Representative 12/31/2024
Vita Filippa Simmons District 5 Representative 12/31/2024

No vacancies at this time. Please check back later.

October 16, 2024

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2024Oct16.pdf

September 18, 2024

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2024Sept18.pdf

August 21, 2024

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2024Aug21.pdf
  • Minutes - Citizen Corps Meeting Minutes.2024.DAug21DRAFT.pdf (Draft)*

July 17, 2024

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2024June19.pdf

June 19, 2024

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2024June19.pdf
  • Minutes - Citizen Corps Meeting Minutes 2024-Jun19.Approved.pdf

May 15, 2024

  • Minutes - Citizen Corps Meeting Minutes 2024-May15.Approved.pdf

April 17, 2024

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2024April17.pdf
  • Minutes - Citizen Corps Meeting Minutes 2024-May15.Approved.pdf

March 20, 2024

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2024March20.pdf
  • Minutes - Citizen Corps Meeting Minutes 2023-Mar20.Approved.pdf

February 21, 2024

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2024February21.pdf

January 17, 2024

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2024January17.pdf

November 15, 2023

  • Agenda - Citizen Corps Council Meeting_AGD_2023 November 15.pdf


*This document is a draft and is provided as a courtesy. This document is not to be considered as the final minutes. All information contained herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the appropriate agency/board/committee.