Jay Dermer Application PackageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
DermerJayJ
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4195 North Bay Rd.Miami Beach
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dermer.jay@gmail.com
305 753 5977
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Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an indi
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest
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circle one): I am now a resident of: Middle Beach
Member of the Florida Bar.
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123Please note that only three (3)
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [] first choice [] second choice, and [] third choice.
choices will be observed by the City Clerks Office.
(Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1:Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
Choice 2:Housing Authority
Choice 3:
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your aff
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board:
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Years of Service:
if yes, please list the names of your children, their
No
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your chil
ages, and which programs. List below:
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach code No If yes, please explain in detail:
Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
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Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:If yes, which board?
Ad Hoc Centennial Committee
What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently h
List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are loca
I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:No Which department?
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Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself t White
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Physically Challenged:
NOTEIf appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which
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These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel
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Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Co
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Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served
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Beach Code section 2-26).
Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (M
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(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibiti
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Co
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties
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I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the applica
VII of the City Code Standards of Conduct for City Officers,
I Jay Dermer agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date
JJ.D
AY ERMER
4195 North Bay Rd. Miami Beach, FL 33140 (305) 753-5977 dermer.jay@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Juris Doctor, May 2014
Admitted to Florida Bar, Awaiting Bar Number
Honors: 2014 Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition Invitee, Baylor University, June 4-8
Nova Trial Association (ATLA): National Competitor
Pro Bono Honor Program: Silver Level
Awards: Best Advocate 2013 Buffalo-Niagara National Invitational Mock Trial
Tournament (#1 of 144 Competitors)
Schlesinger Trial Advocacy Award Scholarship offered to a student exemplifying
outstanding performance in trial advocacy
National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Excellence in Advocacy Award
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Cum Laude, May 2011
Honors: DeanÈs List: Spring 2007; Fall 2007; Fall 2008
LEGAL EXPERIENCE:
Miami-Dade County Public DefenderÈs Office, Miami FL
Certified Legal Intern, Jan.- April 2014
Assigned to County Court Jail Division for first half of the semester and conducted daily calendar proceedings
including arguing for clients ÅReleases on their Own Recognizance,Æ prepared for multiple bench trials,
negotiated with Assistant State Attorneys, wrote dismissal and suppression motions, interviewed clients on
their defenses, interviewed State witnesses and police officers
Assigned to Felony Repeat Offender Court (ROC) under supervising
the semester and assisted in the preparation of complex cases foserved as third chair in two PBL felony
trials, conducted numerous depositions, interviewed clients, and wrote motions to suppress
Miami-Dade County Public DefenderÈs Office, Miami, FL
Legal Intern, Summer 2013
Assigned to County Court Jail Division and assisted in all off-the-record courtroom proceedings including but
not limited to plea negotiations with Assistant State Attorneys,
interviewing police officers and alleged victims, and picking jurors
Conducted legal research on a range of issues and prepared various pre-trial motions
Dillard High School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Volunteer Teacher, Street Law Program, Jan.-April 2013
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Taught a variety of legal subjects to 90 teenagers ranging from 9-12 grade
Prepared students for a mock trial competition by analyzing, str case packet
City of Miami Beach Office of the City Attorney, Miami Beach, FL
Legal Intern, Summer 2012
Assisted in the preparation of witnesses and experts for deposit alleged police
brutality and employment discrimination issues; conducted legal research on constitutional issues and
proposed city ordinances; prepared a 150-page report on opposing counselÈs expert witness in pending case
dealing with a police brutality issue
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Centennial Ad Hoc Committee for the City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL
Member, September 2014- Present
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One of seven committee members assisting in the planning and development of Miami Beach Birthday
Celebration
Loan Review Committee for the City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL
Member, March 2011-July 2014
One of seven committee members who met throughout the year to review and discuss how various loans are
to be appropriated throughout the City
Office of Miami Beach Commissioner Jonah Wolfson, Miami Beach, FL
Volunteer, Sept. 2010-Sept. 2011
Met with citizens and businesses to discuss how best to ensure the City was fulfilling their everyday needs