FAQs

Can you appeal any decision made by the City Commission?: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim recording of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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City Commission

1. What is the City Commission?: The City Commission is comprised of 4 members and the Mayor selected by the residents of Miramar to serve as the City's governing body. It is responsible for adopting policies of the City, passing ordinances, adopting resolutions and approving budgets. A City Manager is appointed by the City Commission to serve as the administrative head of the municipal government and provides recommendations to the City Commission on policy issues. Visit the City Commission page.

2. What is a City Commission meeting?: The City Commission meeting is a formal meeting of the members of the commission to transact City business. This business is conducted in a manner prescribed by resolution, laws and regulations which require certain formal actions and the following of specific procedures. Visit the City Commission page.

3. What is the agenda?: The agenda is a printed document that lists the order of business for the Commission meeting. The City Commission may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it. In the event an agenda must be revised, such revised copies will be available to the public at the City Commission meeting. Review City Commission Agendas.

4. What is an ordinance?: An ordinance is an official legislative action of the City Commission. It is a rule or law that is permanent in nature and enforceable. An Ordinance requires 2 different meetings and normally takes effect immediately after final adoption at 2nd reading. They are numbered sequentially each year by the City Clerk’s Office after each regular or special Commission Meeting. Review the City Ordinances.

5. What is a resolution?: A resolution is an expression of the City Commission concerning matters of administration, an expression of a temporary character, or a provision for the disposition of a particular item of the administrative business of the Commission. A resolution is used to declare general policy, give formalized direction to staff, or approve administrative actions. A resolution is numbered sequentially for each year by the City Clerk’s Office after each regular or special Commission Meeting. Review the City Resolutions.

6. What is the annotated agenda?: The annotated agenda is a printed document that summarizes the actions taken by the City Commission. This document is provided the day after a Commission Meeting. Review City Commission Agendas.

7. How can you make comments about a particular agenda item?: The public is encouraged to contact the Mayor or any City Commissioner prior to a Commission meeting to express their views on items appearing on the agenda.

8. Can I bring an electronic device to a meeting?: All beepers, cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off prior to entering the Commission Chambers.

9. Can you appeal any decision made by the City Commission?: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim recording of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

10. What if a participant is hearing or speech impaired?: If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by using the following numbers: 800-955-8770 (voice) or 800-955-8771 (TDD).

11. What if I need an auxiliary aid?: Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services at this meeting may call the City Clerk’s Office at 954-602-3011 at least 2 calendar days prior to the meeting.