For Immediate Release:
September 14, 2007

Media Contact:
Marie Bertot
mbertot@miamidade.gov
305-375-2274



Miami-Dade County’s Charter Review Task Force To Meet On Wednesday, September 19, 2007

 


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 
Miami-Dade County’s Charter Review Task Force will meet on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the Vizcaya Village “Garage”, located at 3250 South Miami Avenue, Miami. The Task Force will be discussing the composition of Board of County Commissioners as well as initiative, referendum, petition and recall processes.

The Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter was adopted in 1957 essentially becoming the "constitution" for Miami-Dade County. Section 9.08 of the Home Rule Charter requires that the Board review the Charter at least once every five-year period to determine whether or not there is a need for revision of the Charter.

For more information, please log on www.miamidade.gov/charterreview.


Directions to Vizcaya Village “Garage”:

From the north, head south on South Miami Ave. Turn right into parking lot used by Museum of Science. From parking lot, go right into the Village area. The Garage is the building with double green doors immediately to the left. Attendees may park in the paved area immediately in front of the Garage or the Museum of Science lot.

From the south, take US 1 north and turn right onto SW 32nd Road; then turn right on South Miami Av. and follow the above directions.


 
Who: Miami-Dade County’s Charter Review Task Force

What:Charter Review Task Force Meeting

When: September 19, 2007

Where:Vizcaya Village ''Garage''
(across from Miami Museum of Science)
3250 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130


 

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111 NW 1st Street Suite 2510 Miami, Florida 33128-1986
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It is the policy of Miami Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call 305-375-2274 at least five days in advance.