The workshops will allow residents to provide input on the 12 issues that the Task Force will study during this charter review process.  Issues to be discussed are the Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser and Supervisor of Elections being elected; Mayor and Board of County Commissioners (BCC) compensation; BCC Composition;  Initiative, Referendum, Petition and Recalls; Procurement Reform; Balance of Power between the Mayor and BCC (functions of Mayor vs.. County Manager and Powers of Commission Auditor); Lobbying Reform; Ethics Regulations; Municipalities and Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) Services (Creating and Abolishing Municipalities, Separation of Powers or Responsibilities between the County and Municipalities, and Annexation or Incorporation in Effort to Eliminate UMSA); Public Records; and Zoning and Urban Development Boundary (UDB) reform.

Charter Review Task Force Workshops and Public Hearings

Tuesday, August 14, 2007, 6 p.m.                    
Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street
Miami, FL 33128
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor

Wednesday, August 22, 2007, 6 p.m.                    
South Dade Government Center
10710 SW 211th Street
Cutler Bay, FL, 33189
Conference Room 203

Tuesday, August 28, 2007, 6 p.m.                                                         
Joseph Caleb Center Auditorium
5400 NW 22 Avenue
Miami, FL 33142

Thursday, August 30, 2007, 6 p.m.                                            
Miami Beach Commission Chambers
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
City Hall Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor

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) 644-5127 at least five days in advance.