Resolution 2024-32923 RESOLUTION NO.1 2024-32923
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SPECIAL
RULE OF ORDER FOR ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED
CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION
2-14(I) OF THE CITY CODE AND ROBERT'S RULES
ORDER, AND ESTABLISHING TIME LIMITS FOR DEBATE
ON EACH AGENDA ITEM, IN ORDER TO ENSURE EACH
COMMISSIONER HAS A FAIR AND EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AND PROMOTE EFFICIENCY
IN CONDUCTING CITY COMMISSION BUSINESS.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission acknowledge the importance of efficiency in
addressing agenda items during City Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, from time to time, certain agenda items are not reached at a Commission
meeting due to time constraints resulting from prolonged discussions and/or speeches made by
members of the City Commission on various items; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 2-14(i) of the City Code, the City Commission has adopted
Robert's Rules of Order as the parliamentary rules of procedure governing meetings of the City
Commission (except where the City Charter or City Code provide otherwise); and
WHEREAS, under Section 2:16 of Robert's Rules of Order (12th ed.), the City
Commission has the authority to adopt "special rules of order," by majority vote, in order to tailor
the rules more narrowly to the Commission's needs; and
WHEREAS, at the December 13, 2023 and January 31, 2024 City Commission meetings,
Mayor Meiner proposed, and the City Commission adopted, the following special Rule of Order
to ensure each Commissioner has a fair and equal opportunity to speak on agenda items:
1. The Mayor and each Commissioner may speak up to two times on each agenda item.
The maximum time for each speech by the Mayor and each Commissioner is five
minutes;
2. The foregoing time limit may be extended for any individual agenda item by the Mayor,
at the Mayor's discretion, or by the Commission, by majority vote, to extend debate for
a specified period of time, upon a finding that such extension would be in the best
interest of the City;
3. The foregoing time limits are intended to apply to speeches made by members.
Members may be separately recognized for the purpose of asking,a question, seeking
information, or making a motion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to implement the special Rule of Order
for all regularly scheduled City Commission meetings, with the aim of ensuring fair and equal
opportunities for all Commissioners to express their views and enhancing efficiency in conducting
City Commission business.
NOW, THEREFORE', BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and the City
hereby approve a special Rule of Order, as set forth in this Resolution,for all regularly
scheduled City Commission meetings pursuant to section 2-14(i) of the City Code and.
Robert's Rules Order, and establish time limits for debate on each agenda item, in order
to ensure each Commissioner has a fair and equal opportunity to speak and promote
efficiency in conducting City Commission business..
PASSED AND ADOPTED.this ai day of P61144 7 , 2024.
ATTEST: .
teven Meiner, Mayor
FEB 2 3 2024
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) "y
INCORP ORATED
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: February 21, 2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SPECIAL RULE OF ORDER FOR ALL
REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS PURSUANT
TO SECTION 2-14(I) OF THE CITY CODE AND ROBERT'S RULES ORDER,
AND ESTABLISHING TIME LIMITS FOR DEBATE ON EACH AGENDA
ITEM, IN ORDER TO ENSURE EACH COMMISSIONER HAS A FAIR AND
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AND PROMOTE EFFICIENCY IN
CONDUCTING CITY COMMISSION BUSINESS.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Mayor Steven Meiner.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item.pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Trackina
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Mayor Steven Meiner
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