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Commission directs staff to draft ordinance clarifying who represents Sunny Isles Beach at events when mayor and vice mayor are unavailable
Summary
Commissioners asked staff to draft an ordinance establishing a clear hierarchy (mayor → vice mayor → former vice mayor → next available) and to document the process for representing the city at outside events when invitations arise between meetings.
City staff told commissioners the municipal code covers some representation at events but lacks clear direction for unexpected invitations that arise between meetings. The city manager and legal staff recommended clarifying the hierarchy of representatives and documenting it in ordinance language.
Discussion considered seniority, former vice mayor status, a published joint calendar, and whether the city manager should have delegation authority. Commissioners generally favored a written hierarchy (mayor, vice mayor, former vice mayor, then the next available commissioner) and asked staff to draft an ordinance amendment to close the gap between meetings.
What happens next: staff will draft proposed ordinance language and return to the commission for formal consideration.
