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city of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florido 33139, www.miomibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CllY ClERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
TEl: 1305) 673-7411, FAX: (305) 673-7254
03/28/2007
David Alschuler
955 South Shore Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
SUBJECT: Personnel Board
Congratulations! You have been appointed by the City Commission to the above
referenced agency, board or committee for a term ending: 12/31/2008.
If you are unable to accept this appointment, please notify the City Clerk's Office at
(305) 673-7411.
Please read the enclosed material carefully. Again, congratulations and good luck.
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Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Mayra Buttacavoli
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, 2-2458, 2-459
Ordinance 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
Employees
We ore commirted to providing excellent public service and safety to 01/ who live, work, and ploy in our vibrant, troplcol, historic community
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City of Miami leach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachR.gov
OFFICE OF THE C1lY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
TEl: (3051 673.7411, FAX: (305) 673-7254
TO David Alschuler
RE: Personnel Board
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: 12/31/2008.
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 theFlorida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, 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 the board or committee on which
I serve) on July 1 st, following the closing of the calen" ea; on r I have served.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day of .ApR1L. ,200.D--1
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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 ore commirted to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and ploy 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: ve*r No i
. Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: ves~r No
. Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: ves)( or No
. (Please check one): I am now a resident of: North BeaCh)(south Beach Middle Beach
. I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge, experience. Please list below:
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Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that onlv three (3)
choices will be observed bv the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
o Art in Public Places Committee
o Beach Preservation Board
o Beautification Committee
o Board of Adjustment*
o Budget Advisory Committee
o Committee on Homeless
o Committee for Quality Education in MB
o Community Development Advisory*
J Community Relations Board
o Convention Center Advisory Board
o Debarment Committee
o Design Review Board*
o Disability Access Committee
o Fine Arts Board
o Golf Advisory Committee
o Health Advisory Committee
o Health Facilities Authority Board
o Hispanic Affairs Committee
o Historic Preservation Board*
* Board Required to File State Disclosure form
o Housing Authority*
o Loan Review Committee*
o Marine Authority*
o Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
o Miami Beach Commission on Status of Women
o Miami Beach Florida Sister Cities
o Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh. Improvement
o Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond
o Parks and Recreation Facilities Board ~
t Personnel Board* ~
o Planning Board*
o Police Citizens Relations Committee
o Production Industry Council
o Public Safety Advisory Committee
o Safety Committee
a Transportation and Parking Committee
o Visitor and Convention Authority*
o Youth Center Advisory Board
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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 N~ If yes, please explain in detail:
. Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes or N~ If yes, please explain in detail:
. Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes or NOX If yes, explain in detail
. Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes or NO)( If yes; which board?
. What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name:
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. 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 NKWhiCh department?
. Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent '" spouse " ,child ,brother i , or sister who is employed by the
City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): NO
This section is "not required" but desired: Age: ., 6 years old Gender: Mal~ Female 0
Ethni~ ~rigin (Check one)
Whit~African-American/Black 0 Hispanic: 0 Asian or Pacific Islander 0 American Indian or Alaskan Native 0
Employment Status: EmPloye~Retired 0 Home-maker 0 Other 0
"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."
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Please attach a copy of your resume to this application
NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year.
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LEGAL
EXPERIENCE
EDUCA TlON
DAVID ALSCHULER, ESQUIRE
6538 Collins Avenue #166
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Telephone: 305.864.1301
Telefax: 305.864.1324
Email: alschulerlaw@aol.com
DAVID ALSCHULER, P.A.
Miami Beach, Florida
Sole Practitioner (2006-present)
StatelFederal Criminal Defense and Dependency/Termination of Parental
Rights Defense
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Miami, Florida
Assistant District Legal Counsel (2004-2006)
Termination of Parental Rights Litigation, Special Assignments and
Training/Mentoring
LAW OFFICES OF DAVID ALSCHULER
Miami, Florida
Sole Practitioner (1994-2004)
State/Federal Criminal Defense
LAW OFFICES OF RONALD S. LOWY
Miami Beach, Florida
Associate Attorney (1991-1994)
Of Counsel (1994-1999)
Civil/Criminal Trial and Appellate Practice
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Miami, Florida
Assistant State Attorney (1986-1991 )
Criminal Prosecution
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF LAW
Gainesville, Florida
J.D., 1985
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Nashville, Tennessee
BA (Sociology), 1982
BAR
ADMISSIONS
PROFESSIONAL
ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES
Supreme Court of the United States of America (1996)
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1989)
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida (General Bar
1989; Trial Bar 1990)
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida (1989)
State of Florida (1986)
Former Judicial Candidate, Miami-Dade County Court
Former Chair, Florida Bar Grievance Committee 11"L"
Former Vice-Chair, Dade County Bar Association Criminal Courts
Committee
Former President, Miami Beach Bar Association
Former Director, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami
Chapter
Former Charter Member, Florida Bar Government Lawyer Section
Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney, "Put Something Back" joint project of the
Eleventh Judicial Circuit and the Dade County Bar Association
Volunteer Judge, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Law School
Trial Advocacy Competition
Volunteer Judge, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) Law School
Trial Advocacy Competition
Volunteer Judge, University of Miami Law School Moot Court Competition
Volunteer Mentor, Student Career Shadowing Day Program
Former Coach, Miami Beach Senior High School Trial Team
Director, Normandy Shores Homeowners' Association
Former Director, George Washington Carver YMCA
Former Director, Miami Beach Police Athletic League
Former Co-Chair, Sylvester Socialites (benefiting the University of Miami
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center)
Former Director, New Directions (benefiting the American Cancer Society)
Former Director/Public Advocacy Chair, American Heart Association,
Miami-Dade Division
Former Co-Chair, City of Miami Beach Nuisance Abatement Board
Former Chair, City of Miami Beach Police/Public Safety Committee
Former Vice-Chair, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Code
Enforcement/Public Safety Committee
Former Vice-President, Miami Beach Jaycees
Former Volunteer, La Lega dei Viscayani (benefiting Vizcaya)
Graduate, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce "Leadership Miami
Program"
Graduate, Miami Beach Police Department "Citizens' Police Academy"
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A WARDS/
HONORS
Miami Beach Bar Association President's Award (2004)
Miami Beach Bar Association Award (2004 and 2003)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (2003-2004, 2001-2002,
2000-2001, 1999-2000 and 1996-1997)
Florida Bar Meritorious Public Service Certificate (2003)
"Put Something Back" Project Pro Bono Award (2000)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation "1 of 50 Most Outstanding Single Professionals
in Miami-Dade County" (2000)
LECTURES
"2006 Amendments to Chapter 39", Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series
(2006)(Florida Bar CLE)
"Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights: 2005 Case Law in
Review", Broward County Attorney General's Office (2006) and
Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series (2006) (Florida Bar CLE)
"Signs and Symptoms of Child Sexual Abuse", Florida Department of
Children & Families Child Protective Investigators (2005)
"Domestic Violence as a Basis for Dependency", Florida Department of
Children & Families Child Protective Investigators (2005)
"Child Interview Procedures and Techniques", Florida Department of
Children & Families Child Protective Investigators (2005)
"Preparing for and Giving Depositions and Testifying at Trial", Florida
Department of Children & Families Child Protective Investigators
(2005)
"Child Victim Exception to the Hearsay Rule", Florida Department of
Children & Families (2005)(Florida Bar CLE)
"Evidence at Trial", Florida Department of Children & Families
(2005)(Florida Bar CLE)
"Business Records Exception to the Hearsay Rule", Florida Department of
Children & Families (2005)(Florida Bar CLE)
"Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions", Miami Beach Bar
Association Pro Bono Seminar (2004)
"Traffic Infraction Defense", Miami-Dade County Legal Support
Association (2000)
TRIALS
Approximately 50 jury trials
Approximately 125 bench trials
Approximately 50 administrative hearings
REFERENCES AND WRITING SAMPLES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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