§ 2-105.13. Membership.

(a)

The disciplinary arbitration panel will consist of five (5) residents; three (3) of which will be voting members and two (2) will be alternates. Whenever possible, the applicants shall have had experience in labor relations, or human resources, or personnel management or similar related experience. A hearing shall not be held without three (3) voting members present.

(b)

Criteria for membership on the volunteer DAP shall be as follows:

(1)

Applications will be advertised by the town clerk's office.

(2)

A DAP member must be and have been residents of the Town of Lady Lake for at least one (1) full calendar year prior to their application for panel membership and must maintain their town residency during their term as a panel member.

(3)

A DAP member must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(4)

A DAP member must maintain residency within the town limits throughout the duration of a three-year appointment term. In the event that a DAP member no longer resides within the town limits of Lady Lake, an alternate member will replace them. The town clerk's office will post a vacancy announcement for an alternate DAP position. The PBA will review applicants and select a new alternate DAP member with concurrence by the town commission.

(5)

A DAP member must have no criminal record (an arrest will not automatically exclude membership, but appointment will be dependent upon the circumstances of the arrest).

(6)

A DAP member must be able to pass the FDLE background check to include, but not limited to, criminal and in-house histories. Member must sign a personal inquiry waiver for background check.

(7)

A DAP member cannot be a current or former paid employee of the Town of Lady Lake, or a current or past commissioner of Lady Lake.

(8)

A DAP member cannot be related to a Town of Lady Lake employee as this term is defined in Article 27 of the existing contract between the PBA and the Town of Lady Lake.

(9)

A DAP member must be willing to attend training.

(10)

A DAP member must notify the town clerk's office of any changes that may affect their membership qualifications or status. In the event, a DAP member has a conflict of interest in the grievance being heard, they must bring this to the attention of the town clerk's office or at the beginning of the hearing proceedings in order for an alternate member to be assigned. Not complying with the stated rule will immediately disqualify member permanently from board.

(11)

The initial empanelment shall consist of a staggered appointment time of one, two, and three-year terms. Thereafter, panel members shall be appointed for a three-year term with the possibility of additional term renewals.

(12)

The PBA recommends candidates to the town manager for appointment and to the town commission for approval.

(13)

The disciplinary arbitration panel elects a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among the citizen members to preside over its proceedings.

(Ord. No. 2018-46, § 1(Exh. A), 11-19-18)