Liza Samuel Application PackageSamuel Liza
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
4550 North Michigan Avenue Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140
State Zip Code
HomeWork
lizasamuelrealty@aol.com
Email Address
305-490-4717
Cellular
Business Address City State Zip Code
Occupation:Business Name:
Realtor
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)
Choice 1:
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
Animal Welfare Committee
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Real Estate 3016631 12/11/2001 9/30/2021
Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of
your currently effective corresponding professional license.
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:Middle Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City
affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● 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 codes: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:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:No If yes, which board?
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I sit on the board of animal rescue (Jamie's Rescue) for seven years.
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
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).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
No Organization Information Submitted.
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
4550 N Michigan Ave miami beach 33140 and 9 island ave #1809 miami beach 33139
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● 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?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
OtherRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Female
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Liza Samuel agreed to the following terms on 8/1/2021 7:27:04 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
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I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or
telephone: 305.673.7411
Note: Florida Statutes 119.071: The role of the Office of the City Clerk is to receive and maintain forms filed as
public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you
do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
3) Do not attach a photograph.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To help children, teens, young adults and their parents prioritize each others happiness,
maximize their abilities, solve inter-family conflict, and mental health issues as a licensed
social worker.
WORK EXPERIENCE
REAL ESTATE AGENT, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA — 2001-PRESENT
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing
one or the other. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal
requirements and related matters. Promote sales of properties through advertisements,
open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
LINE PRODUCER, FOX NEWS CHANNEL, NEW YORK CITY — 1996-2001
Select stories, music, graphics, live shots, and ideas to be produced. Coordinate the
activities of all writers, directors, reporters, anchors, field and segment producers. In
charge of breaking news stories.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, DAY & DATE CBS, NEW YORK CITY — 1995-1996
Conduct field interviews. Help produce segments for syndicated live to tape news
programing.
WRITER & RADIO REPORTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS, NEW YORK CITY — 1994-1996
Write, report and investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or
human-interest stories.
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, SCARSDALE AND NEW YORK, NEW YORK — 1990-1994
Motivate workout enthusiasts and instructors to reach new fitness and health goals. Teach
master classes in step, aerobics and conditioning.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
BOARD MEMBER, JAMIE’S RESCUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA — 2014-PRESENT
Vet families to assess compatibility with puppies and dogs. Organize adoption events.
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
BOARD MEMBER, TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA — 2017-2019
Lead monthly board meetings as Sisterhood President. Organize and create many charity
events throughout the year. Act as a lay leader for the congregants; membership including
4550 North Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33140 305-490-4717 Liza@TheRightRealtorMatters.com
LIZA SAMUEL
about 4,000 people. Work with local food bank, nursing home, battered women shelter,
homeless and children in need.
PTA PRESIDENT & CHAIR, SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA —
2008-2014
Worked closely with teachers, administration, parents and children to find solutions to
various problems including lack of funding, poor parental involvement, and poverty.
Created after school programming for students.
PTA PRESIDENT & BOARD MEMBER, TEMPLE BETH SHMUEL MONTESSORI , MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA — 2006-2008
Help create programing to enhance the lives of young children in this newly developed
school.
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE, PURCHASE, NEW YORK — 1994
Counsel students that call in on overnight shifts under supervision of professor.
EDUCATION
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT PURCHASE, PURCHASE, NEW YORK
B.A. Political Science + Language and Culture 1994
CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING, NEW JERSEY - 1994
SKILLS
Dedicated wife and mother. Raising three honorable people together.
Fluent in Farsi, Spanish and French.
AWARDS
Miami Half Marathon Finisher 20018, 2017.
Top 10% of Realtors in sales 2016.
Mayor’s Office Certificate of Recognition for outstanding dedication to the educational
excellence of Miami Beach students 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013.