2003-25359 Reso
RESOLUTION NO.
2003-25359
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ELECTING
COMMISSIONER JOSE SMITH AS VICE-MAYOR FOR A TERM
COMMENCING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2003, AND TERMINATING ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2003, OR IF A RUNOFF ELECTION IS HELD,
TERMINATING ON NOVEMBER 19, 2003.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission established a policy of rotating the position of
Vice-Mayor every four months; and
WHEREAS, Vice-Mayor Matti Herrera Bower's term as vice-mayor expires on October 31,
2003; and
WHEREAS, typically the term for the next vice-mayor would be November 1, 2003 through
February 29, 2004, however because of the General Election scheduled for November 4,2003, and
City Charter Section 2.04, the term for the next vice-mayor will commence November 1, 2003 and
terminate on November 5, 2003, or if a Runoff Election is held, the term will terminate on November
19,2003; and
WHEREAS, A resolution will be placed on the November 5, 2003 Commission Agenda, or if
a Runoff Election is held, on the November 19, 2003 Commission Agenda, providing the newly
elected City Commission to elect from its membership Commissioner Jose Smith as vice-mayorfor
a term to expire February 29, 2004
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that Commissioner Jose Smith is
hereby elected as Vice-Mayor of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, for a term commencing November
1, 2003 and terminating on November 5, 2003, or if a Runoff Election is held, the term will terminate
on November 19, 2003.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS 15th
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CITY CLERK
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, electing
Commissioner Jose Smith as vice-mayor for a term commencing on November 1, 2003, and
terminating on November 5,2003, or if a Runoff Election is held, terminating on November 19,
2003.
Issue:
Vice-Mayor Matti Herrera Bower's term as vice-mayor expires October 31. Shall Commissioner
Jose Smith be elected as vice-mayor?
Item SummarY/Recommendation:
The City Commission established a policy of rotating the position of Vice-Mayor every four (4)
months. Since 1994, the rotation has been by Commission Group number.
Normally the term for the next vice-mayor would be November 1, 2003 through February 29,
2004, however because of the General Election scheduled for November 4, 2003, and City
Charter Section 2.04, the term for the next vice-mayor will commence November 1, 2003 and
terminate on November 5, 2003, or if a Runoff Election is held, the term will terminate on
November 19,2003.
A resolution will be placed on the November 5, 2003 Commission Agenda, or if a Runoff Election
is held, on the November 19, 2003 Commission Agenda, providing the newly elected City
Commission to elect from its membership Commissioner Smith as vice-mayor for a term to expire
February 29, 2004.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
Source of Amount Accol.lnt Approved
Funds: 1
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Finance Dept. Total
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Si n-Offs:
Department Director
Assistant City Manager
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: October 15, 2003
From:
Jorge M. Gonzalez L~
City Manager C/- 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ELECTING COMMISSIONER JOSE SMITH
AS VICE-MAYOR FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2003,
AND TERMINATING ON NOVEMBER 5, 2003, OR IF A RUNOFF
ELECTION IS HELD, TERMINATING ON NOVEMBER 19, 2003.
Subject:
ANALYSIS
Vice-Mayor Matti Herrera Bower's term as vice-mayor expires October 31.
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. The
next vice-mayor Group is Group I currently occupied by Commissioner Jose Smith.
Normally the term for the next vice-mayor would be November 1, 2003 through February
29,2004, however because of the General Election scheduled for November 4,2003, and
City Charter Section 2.04, the attached resolution establishes a term for the next vice-
mayor to commence November 1, 2003 and terminate on November 5, 2003, or if a Runoff
Election is held, the term will terminate on November 19,2003.
Pursuant to City Charter Section 2.04, the City Commission shall, at its first meeting after
each General Election, elect from its membership a vice-mayor who during the absence or
disability of the Mayor shall perform the duties of Mayor.
A resolution will be placed on the November 5, 2003 Commission Agenda, or if a Runoff
Election is held, on the November 19, 2003 Commission Agenda, providing the newly
elected City Commission to elect from its membership Commissioner Smith as vice-mayor
for a term to expire February 29, 2004.
JMG/REP
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