2009-27224 ResoRESOLUTION N0.2009-27224
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ELECTING COMMISSIONER DEEDE
WEITHORN AS VICE-MAYOR FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON
NOVEMBER 1, 2009, AND TERMINATING ON NOVEMBER 4, 2009 OR, IF
A RUNOFF ELECTION IS HELD, TERMINATING ON NOVEMBER 18,
2009.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission established a policy of rotating the position of
Vice-Mayor every four months; and
WHEREAS, the sequence was changed via Resolution 2009-27079 for the term of July 1
through October 31, 2009, to allow Commissioner Diaz, who filled Commissioner Steinberg's Group
III seat, to be elected asVice-Mayor, continuing thereafterwith the rotation schedule beginning with
Group VI to be elected as Vice-Mayor; and
WHEREAS, typically the term for the next Vice-Mayor would be November 1, 2009 through
February 28, 2010; however, because of the General Election scheduled for November 3, 2009, and
City Charter Section 2.04, the term for the next Vice-Mayor will commence November 1, 2009 and
terminate on November 4, 2009 or, if a Runoff Election is held, the term will terminate on November
18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, a resolution will be placed on the November 4, 2009 Commission Agenda, or if
a Runoff Election is held, on the November 18, 2009 Commission Agenda, allowing newly elected
City Commission to elect, from its membership, Commissioner Deede Weithorn asVice-Mayor, for a
term to expire February 28, 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that Commissioner Deede Weithorn is hereby elected
as Vice-Mayor of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, for a term commencing on November 1, 2009
and terminating on November 4, 2009 or, if a Runoff Election is held, the term will terminate on
November 18, 2009.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS 14th day of October, 2009.
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A ~Resolution'Electing Commissioner Deede Weithorn As Vice-Mayor For A Term Commencing On
November 1, 2009, And Terminating On November 4, 2009, Or If A Runoff Election Is Held, Terminating
On November 18 2009
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
N/A
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A
Issue:
Shall the City Commission Elect Commissioner Deede Weithorn as Vice-Mayor?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The City Commission has established a policy of rotating the position ofVice-Mayor every four (4) months.
Since 1994, the rotation has been by Commission Group number in the following sequence, Group I, II, III,
IV, V, and VI.
The sequence was changed via Resolution 2009-27079 for the term of July 1 through October 31, 2009, to
allow Commissioner Diaz, who filled Commissioner Steinberg's Group III seat to be elected asVice-Mayor,
continuing thereafter with the rotation schedule beginning with Group VI to be elected as Vice-Mayor.
The next Vice-Mayor Group is Group VI currently occupied by Commissioner Deede Weithorn. Typically
the term for the next Vice-Mayor would be November 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010; however,
because of the General Election scheduled for November 3, 2009, and City Charter Section 2.04, the
attached resolution establishes a term for the next Vice-Mayor to commence November 1, 2009 and
terminate on November 4, 2009, or if a Runoff Election is held, the term will terminate on November 18,
2009.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: ~
2
3
4
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
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Robert E. Parcher, City Clerk
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~`
DATE: October 14, 2009
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ELECTING COMMISSIONER DEEDE WEITHORN AS
VICE-MAYOR FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2009, AND
TERMINATING ON NOVEMBER 4, 2009, OR IF A RUNOFF ELECTION IS
HELD, TERMINATING ON NOVEMBER 18, 2009.
ANALYSIS
The City Commission has established a policy of rotating the position of Vice-Mayor every
four (4) months. Since 1994, the rotation has been by Commission Group number in the
following sequence, Group I, II, III, IV, V, and VI.
The sequence was changed via Resolution 2009-27079 for the term of July 1 through
October 31, 2009, to allow Commissioner Diaz, who filled Commissioner Steinberg's Group
III seat, to be elected as Vice-Mayor, continuing thereafter with the rotation schedule
beginning with Group VI to be elected as Vice-Mayor.
The next Vice-Mayor Group is Group VI currently occupied by Commissioner Deede
Weithorn. Typically the term for the next Vice-Mayor would be November 1, 2009 through
February 28, 2010; however, because of the General Election scheduled for November 3,
2009, and City Charter Section 2.04, the attached resolution establishes a term for the next
Vice-Mayor to commence November 1, 2009 and terminate on November 4, 2009, or if a
Runoff Election is held, the term will terminate on November 18, 2009.
Pursuant to City Charter Section 2.04, the City Commission shall, at its first meeting after
each General Election, elect from its membership aVice-Mayor who during the absence or
disability of the Mayor shall perform the duties of Mayor.
A resolution will be placed on the November 4, 2009 Commission Agenda, or if a Runoff
Election is held, on the November 18, 2009 Commission Agenda, providing the newly
elected City Commission to elect from its membership Commissioner Deede Weithorn as
Vice-Mayor for a term to expire February 28, 2010.
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