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Resolution R-24-0234
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 16181
Final Action Date: 6/18/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
APPROVING THE COMPENSATION AND EMOLUMENTS FOR CITY
ATTORNEY GEORGE K. WYSONG III.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-24-0161, adopted April 25, 2024, the Miami
City Commission elected George K. Wysong III as City Attorney for the City of Miami, Florida;
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, 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 appointed 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 of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, the City
Attorney shall have a term of office until the next regular City General Election; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission reserves its right to terminate its relationship with the
City Attorney by an official act of the Commission, without cause shown, prior to the expiration
of the term, in which event the City Attorney shall receive a fixed sum for compensation and
forbearance, in amount equivalent to five (5) months pay; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney shall receive a fixed sum in an amount equivalent to five
(5) months pay for services rendered if he is not re-elected to the position of City Attorney at the
expiration of his Term of Office; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney shall not receive any severance if he is terminated for
neglect of duty, misfeasance, or malfeasance; and
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WHEREAS, the City Attorney and the City Commission have agreed to a schedule of
compensation, benefits and emoluments, which schedule is attached hereto, and made a part
hereof;
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 compensation and emoluments for City Attorney George K. Wysong III,
as listed on "Attachment No. 1," attached and incorporated, are approved.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective as of April 25, 2024.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
John G
Chief Deputy city R#torney 6/4/2024
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