HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-004-3317 - Appt Dorothy Smith to Veterans Affairs CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2018-04-3317
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS. FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE
APPOINTMENT OF DOROTHY SMITH TO THE VETERANS
AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the creation of the Veterans Affairs Advisory
Committee, Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, appoints Dorothy Smith to the Veterans
Affairs Advisory Committee, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dorothy Smith's term will commence upon appointment and
shall expire August 2018, and
WHEREAS, once appointed, Ms. Smith will adhere to the duties and powers of
the Advisory Committee as outlined in the Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, this Resolution acknowledges Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro,
appointment of Dorothy Smith to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee,
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: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby acknowledges the appointment of Dorothy Smith to the Veterans Affairs
Advisory Committee for a term that shall expire August 2018.
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 JANUARY 10, 2018.
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR ERHABOR IGHODARO, PH.D.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
VOTE: 7
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III
Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D.
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis
Councilman Rodney Harris
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson
Councilman David Williams Jr
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-04-3317 Page 2
Agenda Item K-4
Appointment of Dorothy Smith to Veterans Affairs Committee
City of Miami Gardens
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Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE APPOINTMENT OF
DOROTHY SMITH TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
The City Council created the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, comprised of seven (7)
members, with the Mayor and each Council Member making one appointment. The Committee Member
appointed by the Mayor and Council Member shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor or City Council
Member appointing such
18605 NW 27th Avenue
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Each applicant for appointment to the Committee shall, as a prerequisite to consideration, file an
application on a form to be provided by the City Clerk, present a Voter's Registration Card, and State of
Florida Driver's License or current State of Florida Identification Card.
The Committee shall have the power to advise the City Council, and to submit written
recommendations concerning the following:
A. Policies and programs addressing the issues and needs of the veteran residents of the City.
B. Health, safety, and welfare issues.
C. Recreational issues affecting veterans.
D. Delivery of services to veterans, including health, medical, and social.
E. Any other matters that the City Council seeks guidance from the Committee on.
In accordance with the creation of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, Vice Mayor Erhabor
Ighodaro appoints Dorothy Smith. The term of office for all Committee members shall commence upon
appointment and shall expire August 2018 Ms. Smith shall adhere to the duties and powers of the
Advisory Committee as outlined in the pertinent Ordinance.
Proposed Action:
Vice Mayor Ighodaro proposes that the City Council approve this resolution.
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