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File Number: 3387 Final Action Date: 12/14/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IMMEDIATELY CONDUCT A NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF THE NEXT CITY
MANAGER; FURTHER DIRECTING THAT A LIST OF THE TOP SIX (6)
QUALIFIED FINALISTS BE PROVIDED TO THE MAYOR FOR
CONSIDERATION IN HIS APPOINTMENT IN THE MOST EXPEDITIOUS
MANNER POSSIBLE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Joe Carollo
WHEREAS, City Manager Daniel Alfonso has announced that he will resign as City
Manager of the City of Miami ("City") no later than January 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Section 4(g)(6) of the City Charter provides that "In the event of a vacancy
in the office of City Manager, the Mayor shall appoint the City Manager, subject to the approval
within 14 days of a majority of the City Commissioners then in office"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4(a) of the City Charter, the City operates under a
"Mayor -City Commissioner plan" form of government wherein the City Manager serves as Chief
Administrative Officer; and
WHEREAS, Section 16 of the City Charter conveys broad powers and discretion to the
City Manager to conduct the normal affairs of the City including, but not limited to, the following:
• See that the laws and ordinances are enforced.
• Appoint the Chief of Police.
• Appoint and remove, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, all directors of
the departments and all subordinate officers and employees in the departments
in both the classified and unclassified service; all appointments to be upon merit
and fitness alone, and in the classified service all appointments and removals to
be subject to the civil service provisions of this Charter.
• Exercise control over all departments and divisions created herein or that may be
hereafter created by the City Commission.
• Attend all meetings of the City Commission with the right to take part in the
discussion but having no vote.
• Recommend to the mayor and City Commission for adoption such measures as
the City Manager may deem necessary or expedient.
WHEREAS, the new City Manager will be in charge of a total adopted operating budget
that exceeds one billion dollars and will supervise approximately 4,200 employees; and
WHEREAS, while the City is presently on stable and solid ground there are indications
that the future may present some challenges for the City and its finances; and
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WHEREAS, the City will need a strong City Manager to navigate the City through the
pending difficulties on the horizon; and
WHEREAS, a nationwide search will provide for a transparent process for the citizens of
of the City; and
WHEREAS, selection of a City Manager is perhaps the most important decision that
local elected officials will make for their community; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the City to conduct
a nationwide search to fill the vacancy of the Office of City Manager as expeditiously as
possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is directed to immediately conduct a nationwide search for
qualified candidates for the position of the next City Manager.
Section 3. The City Commission further directs that a list of the top six (6) qualified
finalists be provided to the Mayor for consideration in his appointment in the most expeditious
manner possible.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
nde` z, gity Httor ey 12/5/2017
1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from
the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it
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