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File ID: #15908
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Damian Pardo
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ELECTING GEORGE K.
WYSONG III AS CITY ATTORNEY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 21 OF THE CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AS AMENDED.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-24-0161
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 15908 Final Action Date:4/25/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ELECTING GEORGE K.
WYSONG III AS CITY ATTORNEY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 21 OF THE CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-24-0018, adopted January 11, 2024, the
Miami City Commission created the City Attorney Selection Committee ("Selection
Committee") tasked with evaluating and interviewing prospective candidates for the position
of City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the Selection Committee, after a thorough review of qualified
candidates, on April 19, 2024 recommended the City Commission elect George K. Wysong
III as the City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 21 of the Charter of the City of Miami ("Charter"),
the Miami City Commission wish to elect George K. Wysong III as the City Attorney of the
City of Miami ("City Attorney"); and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission and the City Attorney desire to memorialize
the professional relationship between the Miami City Commission and the City Attorney by
defining and clarifying the role and responsibilities of the City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney is a member of the Florida Bar, in good standing,
subject to the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar; and
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Miami provides, in pertinent part, that the City
Attorney "shall be the legal advisor of and attorney and counsel for the City"; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney is sworn to exercise independent professional
judgment and render candid advice, and perform all services incidental to the profession on
behalf of, and in the best interest of the City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney is an Official of the City of Miami elected by the Miami
City Commission, and is deemed a full-time governmental employee for the sole purpose of
establishing an exclusive attorney -client relationship with the City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter, the City Attorney shall have a term of office
until the next regular City General Election; and
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 Commission, pursuant to Section 21 of the Charter, hereby
elects George K. Wysong III as the City Attorney of the City of Miami.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
John G. Chief Deputy L1ty Attorney 6/10/2024