HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-205-2279_-_Vice_Mayor_Appointment_-_Councilman_Stephens_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-205-2279
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER
ROBERT STEPHENS, III TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR FOR A
TWO-YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.1(B) of the City’s Charter, the City
Council is to select a Vice Mayor to serve during the absence or incapacity of the Mayor
for a single term of two years, unless he or she vacates their elected position, and
WHEREAS, during the absence or incapacity of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall
have all the powers, authority, duties, and responsibilities of the Mayor, and
WHEREAS, Council Member Katrina Wilson has diligently served as Vice Mayor
for the past two years. With her term ending on December 9, 2024, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is recommending Council Member Robert
Stephens III for appointment as the City’s next Vice Mayor, and
WHEREAS, this item is being presented at the Council meeting on Wednesday,
November 13, 2024, as no additional Council meetings are scheduled before December
9, 2024, and
WHEREAS, if approved and adopted by the City Council, the appointment of
Council Member Robert Stephens, III as Vice Mayor will take effect on Monday,
December 9, 2024, for a two-year term,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: APPOINTMENT: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby
appoints Council Member Robert Stephens, III to serve as Vice Mayor for the City of
Miami Gardens for a two-year term.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2024.
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Resolution No. 2024-205-2279
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
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