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Tampa Port committee seeks commissioner applicants

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By TED JACKOVICS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 3, 2009

TAMPA - The Tampa Port Authority nominating committee is seeking applicants for a future port authority commissioner opening designated for a person with a maritime industry background.

The term of commissioner Brian Dolan expires Feb. 6, although Dolan will be permitted to reapply for the nonpaying post.

Applications can be obtained at www.propellerclubtampa.com or by calling Nancy Simms at (813) 225-7227.

Applications must be received no later than Nov. 30 by Lynda Fleming at Holland & Knight LLP, 100 N. Tampa St., Suite 4100, Tampa FL 33602-3644. She can be reached at (813) 227-6577.

Florida's governor will select a commissioner from the nominees selected by the committee.

More information about the process can be obtained from Tim Shusta at (813) 472-7582 or Paul Parrish at (813) 227-6657.

In addition to Dolan's term, the term of port board chairman Larry Shipp expires Nov 25. The governor will choose Shipp's successor.

Also, the term of Hillsborough County's representative on the board, County Commissioner Rose Ferlita, expires this month. The county commission must pick a commissioner to fill position.

Reporter Ted Jackovics can be reached at (813) 259-7817.

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