City of Miami: Miami operates under a strong mayor-council system of government. This means that the mayor, as the chief executive officer of the city, has significant authority and …

Feb 18, 2021 · This blog post discusses the importance of the roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed officials working together in local governments, and it specifically targets the …

It is well settled that the City Commission, jointly, can delegate specific authority to other entities and even individual commissioners acting on behalf of the Commission. Such delegation is

The mayor of Miami, currently Francis Suarez, is the city's executive and is directly elected; the mayor appoints a city manager to act as Miami's chief administrative officer. Five city …

Florida's Constitution provides for five elected officials to oversee executive and administrative functions for each county: Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, …

Most boards also control county land usage, oversee environmental issues and possess executive powers, meaning they have the authority to appoint or remove departmental heads. …

§ 2-35. Terms of elected officials as members of any authority, board, or committee; annual review.