Florida Advisory Council on Small and Minority Business Development
The Small and Minority Business Advisory Council was established in Florida Statute 287.0947. Florida Statute 287.09451(4)(k) says the Office of Supplier Diversity shall communicate with the Council to keep citizens of the State of Florida and various stakeholder groups informed on issues relating to minority enterprise procurement and other diversity issues. On or after October 1, 1996, the Secretary may create the Florida Advisory Council on Small and Minority Business Development with the purpose of advising and assisting the Secretary in carrying out the Secretary's duties with respect to minority businesses and economic and business development. It is the intent of the Legislature that the membership of such council include practitioners, laypersons, financiers, and others with business development experience who can provide invaluable insight and expertise for this state in the diversification of its markets and networking of business opportunities.
The powers and duties of the council include, but are not limited to: researching and reviewing the role of small and minority businesses in the state's economy; reviewing issues and emerging topics relating to small and minority business economic development; studying the ability of financial markets and institutions to meet small business credit needs and determining the impact of government demands on credit for small businesses; assessing the implementation of 3s. 187.201(22), requiring a state economic development comprehensive plan, as it relates to small and minority businesses; assessing the reasonableness and effectiveness of efforts by any state agency or by all state agencies collectively to assist minority business enterprises; and advising the Governor, the Secretary, and the Legislature on matters relating to small and minority business development which are of importance to the international strategic planning and activities of this state.
- What is the membership structure and how are they selected?
- Are there any ethical guidelines?
- How often does the Small and Minority Business Advisory Council meet?
- Do you get paid for serving on the advisory council?
- Can someone with disabilities serve on the Small and Minority Business Advisory Council?