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SBA - 10795 - North Florida District Advisory Council - Agency Authority
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee NameNorth Florida District Advisory CouncilAgency NameSmall Business Administration
Fiscal Year2012Committee Number10795
Original Establishment Date1/3/1986Committee StatusTerminated
Actual Termination Date1/4/2012Committee URL 
Actual Merged Date Presidential Appointments*No
New Committee This FYNoMax Number of Members*Unlimited
Terminated This FYYesDesignated Fed Officer Position Title*Public Affairs Specialist
Merged This FY Designated Federal Officer PrefixMrs
Current Charter Date1/4/2010Designated Federal Officer First Name*Lola
Date Of Renewal Charter1/4/2012Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date Designated Federal Officer Last Name*Kress
Exempt From Renewal*NoDesignated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination AuthorityDesignated Federal Officer Phone*(904) 443-1933
Establishment Authority*Agency AuthorityDesignated Federal Officer Fax*904-443-1980
Specific Establishment Authority*AgencyDesignated Federal Officer Email*lola.kress@sba.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*1/3/1986
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte 
Committee Type*Continuing
Presidential*No
Committee Function*Other Committee
Hide Section - RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*Terminate
Legislation to Terminate RequiredNo
Legislation Status 
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*The diversified council meets quarterly to discuss small business issues as well as new policies concerning small business that are effective throughout the state of Florida.
How is membership balanced?*Membership is created using SBA local partnerships and recommendations from all areas of Northern Florida. The membership is very diverse in terms of the professions of the members.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*Estimated Number of Meetings per Year - 4 Estimated Total Meetings - The meetings are held quarterly.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*This committee is essential, because it provides an opportunity to promote SBA programs and services effectively throughout the North Florida District. The Council aslo serves as a voice of small business to report to the SBA the needs and wants of the small busines community. We rely heavily on the opinions of the Advisory Council.
Why close or partially close meetings?Meetings are usually open and publsihed in the Federal Register.
Recommendation RemarksThe council was deemed no longer essential to agency business and was shut down as a result. The agency CMO reports that Performance Measure data did not change from FY 11 for FY 12.. (KF/02-06-13)
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*NoAction Reorganize Priorities*Yes
Outcome Trust In GovernmentYesAction Reallocate ResourcesNo
Outcome Major Policy ChangesNoAction Issued New RegulationsNo
Outcome Advance In Scientific ResearchNoAction Proposed LegislationNo
Outcome Effective Grant MakingNoAction Approved Grants Or Other PaymentsNo
Outcome Improved Service DeliveryYesAction OtherNo
Outcome Increased Customer SatisfactionYesAction CommentNA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg RequirementsNoGrants Review*No
Outcome OtherNoNumber Of Grants Reviewed0
Outcome CommentThe primary benefit of this committee is the role it plays in the connecting the local north Florida small business community with SBA programs,partners and services in Florida. Local small business owners play an important role in providing feedback, advice and recommendations to the committee and its work.Number Of Grants Recommended0
Cost Savings*Unable to DetermineDollar Value Of Grants Recommended$0.00
Cost Savings CommentNAGrants Review CommentNA
Number Of Recommendations*6Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*Yes
Number Of Recommendations CommentAt least one major recommendation is brought to the SBA's attention at each quarterly meeting of the Advisory C0uncil as well as the council is always informed of any activities happening in their areas and asked to comment and provide recommendations throughout the year.Access Agency WebsiteYes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*60.00%Access Committee WebsiteNo
% of Recs Fully Implemented CommentThe SBA North Florida District Office takes the recommendations into full consideration. The percent of reccomendations that cannot be implemented are impeded due to the agency's direction or because of federal regulations.Access GSA FACA WebsiteYes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*20.00%Access PublicationsYes
% of Recs Partially Implemented CommentRecommendations are partially implemented when good suggestions are made, but they cannot be fully implemented due to any federal rstrictions or agency goal limitations, but they are used in methods still effective to the office.Access OtherNo
Agency Feedback*YesAccess CommentN/A
Agency Feedback Comment*Some suggestions are introduced to the appropriate office in Washington to indicate whether or not the district may move forward with the recommendation.Narrative Description*The North Florida District Advisory Council Acts as the eyes and ears of the SBA North Florida District Office. The council is kept informed of all matters, from press releases to local events happening in their areas and national events. The council meets quarterly to discuss recommendations and to hear feedback from the council as to what recommendations and needs their communities and professions may have and how the SBA can assist. The council is very aware of the agency's mission and strategic plan and often speaks on behalf of the SBA. The Council is critical for the SBA North Florida District Office to hear the true needs of the small business comunities across the district as well as to share the SBA's mission and resources to North Florida Communities.
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COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*$0.001. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*$0.002. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*$0.003. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*$0.00
4. Payments to Consultants*$0.004. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*$0.005. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*$0.006. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*$0.007. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*$0.008. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*$0.00
10. Other Costs$0.0010. Est. Other Costs Next FY*$0.00
11. Total Costs$0.0011. Est. Total Next FY*$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*0.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*0.00Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks  
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Interest Areas

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MEMBERS,MEETINGS AND ADVISORY REPORTS

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CHARTERS AND RELATED DOCS

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DATA FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

Committee

Data from Previous Years

 
ActionCommittee System IDCommittee NameFiscal Year
 COM-008114North Florida District Advisory Council2011
 COM-008958North Florida District Advisory Council2010
 COM-010483North Florida District Advisory Council2009
 COM-010600North Florida District Advisory Council2008
 COM-012345North Florida District Advisory Council2007
 COM-012393North Florida District Advisory Council2006
 COM-013896North Florida District Advisory Council2005
 COM-014350North Florida District Advisory Council2004
 COM-016158North Florida District Advisory Council2003
 COM-016581North Florida District Advisory Council2002
 COM-018159North Florida District Advisory Council2001