Leon County Board of County Commissioners
Science Advisory Committee
The Committee provides collective input to staff on the following:
- scientific findings and conclusions of County sponsored and other published research to determine the adequacy and soundness of methods and results from the research;
- the ecological condition of lakes, groundwater, and environmental resources and on the impact of urbanization on natural features;
- direction for future research by County agencies and through the water quality monitoring program;
- recommended policy changes, management strategies and needed programs to better enhance the water quality in our community; and
- various other topics of a scientific nature at the direction of staff.
Established by the Board of County Commissioners on March 28, 1995.
Enabling Resolution No. R17-32.
Enabling Resolution No. R17-32.
Focus Group
The members of the Science Advisory Committee are scientists or individuals who can comprehend qualitative or quantitative information on matters being discussed by the Committee, with a preference towards credentialed scientists.
Report to the County Administrator and/or Environmental Services Director on environmental issues, as necessary.
9 total members:
To apply for City appointed seats, please go to: http://www.talgov.com/transparency/boards.aspx
- 7 appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, with each Commissioner appointing one member
- 2 appointed by the City Commission
To apply for City appointed seats, please go to: http://www.talgov.com/transparency/boards.aspx
4-Year(s) Expiring September 30
Maximum Number of Terms: 3
Initial staggered terms. Term limit of three full consecutive terms per Resolution R17-32.
Vacancies filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Maximum Number of Terms: 3
Initial staggered terms. Term limit of three full consecutive terms per Resolution R17-32.
Vacancies filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Meets the first Friday of each month as necessary, 8:30 a.m., at Development Support and Environmental Management Office located at 435 N. Macomb Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
Nawfal R. Ezzagaghi, Director, Environmental Services Division
Development Support & Environmental Management
435 N. Macomb Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 606-1328
email: EzzagaghiN@LeonCountyFL.gov
Ashley Douglas, Administrative Associate
(850) 606-1325
email: DouglasA@leoncountyfl.gov
| 1 | Darabi, Richard | 02/21/2023 | 1 | 02/21/2023 | 09/30/2024 | 4 Year(s) | Credential Scientist | Christian Caban - District 2 |
| 2 | Cook, Charles Eugene | 04/08/2014 | 3 | 10/01/2022 | 09/30/2026 | 4 Year(s) | Credential Scientist | Rick Minor - District 3 |
| 3 | Datz, Amy (aka Amalie) Wetherington | 01/26/2016 | 3 | 10/01/2023 | 09/30/2027 | 4 Year(s) | Credential Scientist | Carolyn D. Cummings - At-Large I |
| 4 | Ahmadisharaf, Ebrahim | 02/21/2023 | 1 | 02/21/2023 | 09/30/2027 | 4 Year(s) | Credential Scientist | Bill Proctor - District 1 |
| 5 | Alamdari, Nasrin | 09/14/2021 | 2 | 10/01/2022 | 09/30/2026 | 4 Year(s) | Credential Scientist | Brian Welch - District 4 |
| 6 | Lewis, Tom | 01/24/2012 | 3 | 10/01/2023 | 09/30/2027 | 4 Year(s) | Credential Scientist | Nick Maddox - At-Large II |
| 7 | Hannahs, Scott | 10/13/2020 | 1 | 10/13/2020 | 09/30/2024 | 4 Year(s) | Credential Scientist | Kristin Dozier - District 5 |
| 8 | Landing, William M. | 06/18/2014 | 2 | 10/01/2021 | 09/30/2025 | 4 Year(s) | Credential Scientist | Tallahassee City Commission |
| 9 | Leseman, William G. | 04/05/2017 | 2 | 10/01/2021 | 09/30/2025 | 4 Year(s) | Credential Scientist | Tallahassee City Commission |