Previously, in times past, it was customary for the existing Chair of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners to serve as Chairperson of the MPO. On April 24, 2008, a resolution was duly passed and approved, by a 10 to 7 vote, allowing the MPO's Governing Board to elect their own Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

The MPO Governing Board is responsible for guiding the transportation planning process and approving projects for Miami-Dade County and is comprised of:

• the thirteen (13) Board of County Commissioners;
• a Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) representative;
• a Miami-Dade County School Board representative;
• an elected official from each of the six municipalities with a population over 50,000;
• a representative from a municipality at-large; and
• a non-elected public official. 

The Governing Board excersizes the powers of the MPO, including final decision on all local transportation planning policy matters, adoption or endorsement of plans and programs, approval of pertinent agreements, adoption of rules, and establishing its internal operating structure.

If you would like more information regarding the MPO Governing Board, please call (305) 375-4507 or visit our website at www.miamidade.gov/mpo.