LTC 430-2020 Hispanic Affairs CommitteeM IA M I BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 430-2020 TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber & Members of th
FROM : Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ft
DATE: November 30, 2020
SUBJECT: Hispanic Affairs Committee
The Purpose of this Letter to the Com i sian (L TC) is to inform the Commission of a Motion
passed by the Hispanic Affairs Committee"at their November 5", 2020 meeting.
Members Present: Gabriel Paez, Grace Calvani, Rosary Falero Plana, Susanita Ferro
Rodriguez-Charnat, Victor Pulido, Liliana Martinez and Angel Triana
Staff Present: Leonor Hernandez, Committee Liaison
Motion:
Motion to request that the Mayor and Commission require Staff and Board
members receive Ethics Training from the Miami-Dade County Commission on
Ethics and Public Trust. Given that the Ethics Commission offers ordinance
required ethics training to all County and municipal boards. Additionally, they offer
courtesy training as an outreach function to other governmental and private non-profit
boards upon request. This training focuses on the County Ethics Ordinance and
Florida's Sunshine and Public Records laws. The requested training would ensure all
appointed board and committee members understand the basic law and would be
intended to provide a better understanding of the importance of ethics in public
service. This training would enhance and supersede the training provided by the
Office of the City Attorney on Ethics/Sunshine Law which places the burden on the
Liaison to call for and schedule the training.
Motion made by Angel Triana
Motion seconded by Rosary Falero Plana
Motion unanimously approved by all members
cc: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff
Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee
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