Meryl Wolfson Application PackageWolfson MerylNAME:
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5055 N. Bay Rd Miami BeachHOME ADDRESS:
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Florida 33140
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3058670720PHONE:
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merylbw@aol.com
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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.
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I am a lawyer who has lived in Miami Beach for over 20 years.
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3)
choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
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Choice 2:
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Parks and Recreational Facilities Board
Miami Beach Commission For Women
Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority
No2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children
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:
No Years of Service:
ages, and which programs. List below:
if yes, please list the names of your children, their
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NoƔHave you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
ƔDo you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail:
ƔDo you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
ƔAre you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board?
Police/Citizens Advisory Committee
ƔWhat organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
ƔList all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
5055 north bay road miami beach fl 33140
ƔI am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:No Which department?
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 reporting requirements.
FemaleGender:
Physically Challenged:No
White
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What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be.
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee 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 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 attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article
VII – of the City Code “Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members.”
I Meryl Wolfson agreed to the following terms on 10/29/2016 9:55:11 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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MERYL B. WOLFSON, Esq.
5055 North Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140 ۰ 786-953-9530 ۰ merylbw@aol.com
EMPLOYMENT
MetroGuide.com Inc., Hollywood, FL 2001-2003
Vice President of Operations and Staff Counsel
Managed website production team.
Defined, prioritized and scheduled website projects.
Assisted with search engine optimization (SEO).
Responsible for ensuring that projects were completed in a timely manner.
Reviewed matters regarding internet law and copyright infringement.
American Bankers Insurance Group, Miami, FL 1997-1999
Director of Licensing and Legal Counsel Licensing
Managed insurance licensing team.
Made licensing recommendations after reviewing insurance laws of 50 jurisdictions.
Assisted in implementing a new licensing system.
Handled market conduct exams performed by state regulatory agencies.
Presented monthly and quarterly reports to upper management.
Chase Federal Bank, Miami, FL 1994-1996
Corporate Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary
Responsible for Legal Department.
Managed litigation, outside law firms and legal expenses.
Reviewed and drafted various contracts and agreements.
Advised/assisted Chase Federal management team, operations and administrative depts.
Resolved customer issues.
Interfaced with bank regulators and law enforcement agencies.
Composed minutes and all corporate resolutions for meetings of Board of Directors.
Prepared and presented reports to Board of Directors regarding legal contingencies.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Miami Beach Police Relations Committee (January 2014-Present)
SHINE Volunteer (2013-Present)
Volunteer, Best Buddies International (2000-Present)
Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Board (2005-2013)
Volunteer, Business Leadership Network (2010-2011)
Chair Teacher Grants, Nautilus Middle School PTSA (2008-2010)
Miami Beach Commission on the Status of Women Board (1997-2005)
Board of Directors, Temple Beth Sholom (1998-2002)
Miami Beach Budget Advisory Committee (1995-1997)
EDUCATION
J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens, FL 1993
B.S. Business, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 1982
LICENSE AND SKILLS
Florida Bar, Member (September 1993)
Proficient in HTML, Python and Fortran programming languages and Microsoft applications.