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Read. Follow. Verify.2017 Miami-Dade Charter Review Task Force Meeting Records
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What This Bill Does
This document provides an archive of agendas, meeting materials, and minutes for the 2017 Miami-Dade Charter Review Task Force. The task force met throughout late 2017 and early 2018 to review and propose potential amendments to the county's governing charter.
The task force's recommendations and final report directly influence potential changes to the Miami-Dade County , which dictates the structure and powers of the local government.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Miami-Dade County Residents
Residents are subject to the rules and government structure defined by the County Charter, which the task force reviewed.
County Commissioners
The task force reviewed proposals specifically regarding commissioner compensation.
Key Facts
- The task force held a series of public meetings between October 2017 and February 2018 to review the county charter.
- Meetings were held at various locations including the Stephen P. Clark Center, North Dade Regional Library, Doral City Hall, and South Dade Regional Library.
- The task force reviewed proposals regarding rideshare services regulation.
- The task force examined Chapter 20 of the county code concerning municipalities.
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- Discussions included potential amendments regarding commissioner compensation.
- The task force reviewed historical documents, including 1962 Charter Review Board reports and ballot results.
- The task force evaluated procurement reform based on a 2006 advisory board report.
- A final report and a revised draft final report were produced as part of the February 26, 2018 meeting.
- The task force maintained records of passed, failed, and non-recommended proposals.
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Historical Contextualization
The task force heavily relied on historical data, including reports and ballot results from 1962, to inform their 2017-2018 review process.
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