Chad Richter 12/31/20101 ~r ~ o rat t ~~ ~~ I
Ci#y of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachflgov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Porcher, City Clerk
Tel: i305i 673-741 1, Fax: (3051 673-7254
06-26-2009
Chad Richter
5 Island Ave. Apt. 11 G
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
~SUBJECT~~' Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT)
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Ed Tobin
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2010.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1st, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of
the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing
elected official leaves office.
If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the City
Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Sincerely,
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Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Rebecca Wakefield
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code Ordinance section, applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2006-3543 -Amendment to City Code Section 2-22
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance
City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form)
Booklet -Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee
We are commiried to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, voww.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Tel: X305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
TO Chad, Richter
RE: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT)
I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the
United States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of
a member of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have
been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2010.
I have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest
and Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as theF/orida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Emp/ogees, and understand that as a member
of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure* require-
ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on board or committee on which
I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar year on is I have served.
Chad, Richter
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day of { , 200
Silvia Prieto
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachFl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees
for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes ~r No ^
. Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes C~or No ^
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes i~or No ^
• {Please circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach oath Beac Middle Beach
• I am~pplyin( fq/~r1Gan appointment becar~'sye I h~v~ersape~cipal~tabilities, kMno gAe atn~d a pe fence. Please list below:
• Are y" ou prrµesently a registered lob yist wlth~the~City o- f Miami Beaches 6~o4rAo ~ ~G
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (31
choices wilt be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
^ Affordable Housin Adviso Committee ^Housin Authori
^ Art in Public Places Committee ^ Loan Review Committee
^ Beautification Committee ^ Marine Authori
^ Board of Ad'ustment* ^ Miami Beach Commission for Women
^ Bud et Adviso Committee ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
^ Ca ital Im rovements Pro'ects Oversi ht Committee ^ Miami Beach Sister Cities Pr ram
^ Committee on the Homeless ^ Normand Shores Local Government Nei h. Im rovement
^ Committee for Quali Education in MB ^ Parks and Recreation Faalities Board
^ Communi Develo ment Adviso ^ Personnel Board
^ Communi Relations Board ^ Plannin Board*
^ Convention Center Adviso Board ^ Police Citizens Relations Committee
^ Debarment Committee ^ Production Indust Council
^ Desi n Review Board* ^ Public Safe Adviso Committee
^ Disabili Access Committee ^ Safe Committee
^ Fine Arts Board ^ Sin le Famil Residential Review Panel
Ga ,Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans ender GLBT ^ Sustainabili Committee
Golf Adviso Committee ^ Trans aren Reliabili & Accountabili Committee "TRAC"
^ Health Adviso Committee ^ Trans rtation and Parkin Committee
^ Health Facilities Authori Board ^ Visitor and Convention Authori
^ His anic Affairs Committee ^ Waterfront Protection Committee
^ Historic Preservation Board ^ Youth Center Adviso Board
*Board Required to File State Disclosure Form
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes ^ No ^ Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes^ No ^. If yes, please list the names of your children, their
ages, and which programs. List below:
Child's name: Age: Program:
Child's name: Age: Program:
.Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes ^ or No If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes ^ or No~f yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes ^ or No~lf yes, explain in detail
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ^ or No ^. If yes; which board?
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• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name: Title:
Name: Title:
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
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• I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes ^ or N9FS. Which department?
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent ^, spouse ^, child ^, brother ^, or sister ^ who is employed by the
City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s):
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity repoRing requirements.
Gender: Iyl~Aale ^ Female
Et~lnic Origin: Check one only (1)
White (Not of Hispanic Origin): All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.
^ African-American/Black (Not of Hispanic Origin): All persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
^ Hispanic: All persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
^ Asian or Pacific Islander: All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, on
the Pacific Islands. This area inGudes, for example, China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands and Somoa.
^ American Indian or Alaskan Native: All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintain
Cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.
Yes ^ or No^.
Employment Status: Employed 17~ Retired ^ Homemaker ^ Other ^
NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city boardlcommittee members.
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami
Beach City Code section 2-26).
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself ,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
"I hereby st to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2,
Article VI f e City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employee and A ency Members."
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Applica i ature Date Name of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT)
PI•ase at~ch a copy of your resume to this application
NOTE: Appllcatiorrs will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year.
Received in the City Clerk's Office by
Name of Deputy Clerk
Date: _! /2009 Control No. Date: _/ /2009
Chad W. Richter
Five Island Avenue #11G Miami Beach, FL 33139 (732) 532-1458 crichter@kiehls-usa.com
2004 to Present Retail Sales Manager - Kiehl's Since 1851!L'Oreal USA, SoutheastlCentral
• Directly manage nine Store Managers and oversee the freestanding stores in Florida,
Tennessee, Georgia and Illinois.
• Work with stores to meet monthly and annual sales goals and increase plan to LY.
• Trained management teams for Atlanta, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Sao Paulo.
• Seek out creative business opportunities within the stores communities.
• Communicate effectively with corporate Marketing, PR, and Senior Management.
• Ensure stores maintain the highest possible visual and merchandising standards.
• Responsible for upholding company values and implementing ongoing training.
2006 to Present Festival Chair -National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, Miami Beach
As a volunteer, I am responsible for overseeing the Winter Party Festival. I work with Task Force
staff to ensure profitability, am the voice of the Festival, structure meetings and work with division
Directors to resolve issues and organize the 2010 events.
2008 to Present Committee Member -City Hall, Miami Beach
As a volunteer, I am a sworn in official selected by the Mayor of her Gay Business Development
Committee. Our group makes recommendations to the Commissioners that ensure the welfare and
future of the Miami Beach GLBT community.
2003 to 2004 Store Manager - Le Spa LancomelL'Oreal USA, South Beach
• Directly managed all operational and HR functions.
• Responsible for all Marketing and Merchandising spa and store.
• Reported to three partners weekly to analyze P&L reports.
1999 to 2003 Manager - Sephora/LVMH, South Beach
• Managed operational functions, ensured maximum profitability while maintaining control of
expenses.
• Performed timely business analysis of all incoming and outgoing merchandise.
• Reduced inventory loss by $201,000 in 2002.
• Promoted four times to highest volume department.
• Managed and developed 3 Assistants and a sales team of 20.
1999 to 2000 Editorial Intern -Ocean Drive Magazine, Miami Beach
Education Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Graduation date: August 1999