ORD Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Lurise Bannister as Chief of Transportation Planning, Pursuant to Sec 30.802 (Division Chief), Pt 8 (Transportation Planning Division), Ch 30 (Planning & Development Department), Ord Code; Waiving Sec 30.802 (Division Chief), Pt 8 (Transportation Planning Division), Ch 30 (Planning & Development Department), Ord Code, as to the Requirement that the Chief of Transportation Planning have a College Degree in Urban Planning or Urban Design or Related Field (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 1/27/26 CO Introduced: R Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/26

This ordinance confirms the Mayor's appointment of Lurise Bannister as the Chief of Transportation Planning. It also waives the requirement that this position must hold a college degree specifically in urban planning, urban design, or a related field. Ms. Bannister possesses a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Florida Institute of Technology and has over 25 years of experience in transportation planning, concurrency management, and municipal infrastructure development, including 20 years within the City's Transportation Division. The ordinance cites her extensive professional experience and proven administrative capabilities as justification for waiving the degree requirement.