R5AB - Modify Commission for Women
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 17, ENTITLED “CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-190.4 THEREOF, ENTITLED “COMPOSITION,” TO MODIFY THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS WHO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN AND MODIFY THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS WHO MAY BE APPOINTED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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R5 AB AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 17, ENTITLED “CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-190.4 THEREOF, ENTITLED “COMPOSITION,” TO MODIFY THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS WHO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN AND MODIFY THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS WHO MAY BE APPOINTED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Applicable Area:
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| DATE: | December 17, 2025 | 1:50 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing |
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| TITLE: | AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 17, ENTITLED “CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-190.4 THEREOF, ENTITLED “COMPOSITION,” TO MODIFY THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS WHO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN AND MODIFY THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS WHO MAY BE APPOINTED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. |
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The attached Ordinance was prepared at the request of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt.
The Mayor and City Commission created the City of Miami Beach Commission on the Status of Women pursuant to Ordinance No. 97-3086, which was subsequently renamed as the Commission for Women pursuant to Ordinance No. 2007-3570. The Commission for Women is currently comprised of 21 members, with each member of the City Commission appointing three members as direct appointees.
At its October 16, 2025 meeting, the Commission for Women voted by acclamation to recommend that the City Commission reduce the size of the Commission for Women from three to two appointees per member of the City Commission, for a total size of 14 members. The Commission for Women would reach its new size of 14 members by attrition.
ANALYSIS
The attached Ordinance is presented on First Reading by the sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, for the consideration of the Mayor and City Commission.
The Ordinance amends Section 2-190.4 of the City Code to reduce the number of direct appointees per member of the City Commission from three to two and would reduce the total size of the Commission for Women from 21 to 14.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? No (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?
No
No
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 the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
1:50 p.m. 1st Rdg, Modify Commission for Women’s # of Members. (Bhatt) CA