The Board of County Commissioners consists of the individuals elected in 13 districts to represent you. Because our government is strengthened by civic participation and increased involvement from our citizens, our website offers information to help bring Miami-Dade County government closer to you.
Speak, where permissible, in the Miami-Dade Commission Chambers located on the second floor of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center; members of the public will be required to register to speak on the first floor and will be escorted to the Commission Chambers at the appropriate time.
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of unincorporated Miami-Dade County and has broad, regional powers to establish policies for Miami-Dade County services. The government provides major metropolitan services countywide and city-type services for residents of unincorporated areas.
District 2 encompasses portions of the City of Miami, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Opa-locka, City of Hialeah and unincorporated areas of Liberty City, Biscayne Gardens and North Dade Central.
A city commission is a form of municipal government in which individually elected officials serve on a small governing board, called a commission, that exercises both legislative and executive powers to govern the municipality. The commission contains a specified number of members, often five or seven.
Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street prior to the start of the meeting. Residents and groups that want to be heard on an official agenda item of a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) may do so by following these steps: Arrive before the start of the meeting with a valid photo ID.
Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter, Section 1.01(A) The Board of County Commissioners shall be the legislative and the governing body of the county. The County shall have the power to carry on a central metropolitan government.
Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street prior to the start of the meeting. Residents and groups that want to be heard on an official agenda item of a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) may do so by following these steps: Arrive before the start of the meeting with a valid photo ID.