CITY ORGANIZATIONS
Bond Oversight Board
Serves in an
advisory capacity to
the City Commission
related to the
monitoring of the
resources derived
from the issuance of
general obligation
bonds.
Budget Department
Institutionalize an
entirely new
strategic planning,
budgeting, and
performance
measuring procedure
that answers the
needs and priorities
of the citizens, the
legislative body,
and the
administration.
Building Department
The Department of Buildings oversees building construction and alteration, enforces related codes
and regulations, and provides a searchable database of City buildings information, online permits,
and complaint forms.
Capital Improvements
and Transportation
Our mission is to serve the public by coordinating the implementation of Capital Projects related to construction and design services, and improving the quality of life throughout city neighborhoods. This work includes: road and sidewalk repairs, storm sewer upgrades, drainage, park improvements, structural upgrades to exiting city facilities, and new construction. CIT also offers Procurement opportunities (Bids and contracts), financial management and Community outreach.
City Marinas
The City of Miami’s
municipal marinas
offer over 1,000
berths at three
locations, and have
provided safe,
comfortable
accommodations to
local and visiting
boaters for over
five decades
Civil Service
We are the
"Watchdog" for the
fair and consistent
application of Civil
Service Rules and
Regulations for the
benefit of City of
Miami employees,
administration, and
residents.
Civilian
Investigative Panel
The Civilian
Investigative Panel
(CIP), created by
City of Miami
Ordinance No. 12188,
provides for
independent and
impartial citizens’
oversight of the
Miami Police
Department.
City Clerk's Office
Responsible for the
recording,
transcribing and
safeguarding of
Commission minutes
and legislation;
legislative
research; lobbyist
registration; bid
openings; records
management
administration
citywide; boards and
committees
administration;
acceptance of
passport
applications for
United States
citizens; attesting
to contracts;
attending bond
validation
proceedings,
supervising and
certifying the
results of municipal
elections, as well
as employee
representation at
Civil Service Board
elections and other
designated advisory
boards.
Code Enforcement
It is the mission of
the Code Enforcement
Division of the City
of Miami to work in
partnership with the
people of Miami to
promote and maintain
a safe and
desirable living and
working environment.
Community
Development
coordinates programs
funded through
federal and state
grants to assist
Miami’s economically
disadvantaged
residents and
neighborhoods.
Community
Relations Board
The Community
Relations Board’s mission is to
foster mutual understanding,
tolerance, and respect, among all
economic, social, religious and
ethnic groups in the City of Miami.
Emergency Management
Information
City of Miami
Emergency Management
webpage will provide
valuable information
on how to prepare
for the event of a
hurricane. The site
is loaded with
contact information,
checklists, and more.
All at the residents
and visitors
fingertips.
Economic
Initiatives
It is our mission to
enhance livability
across all
communities in the
City of Miami with
the best possible
tools of service and
be at the forefront
of innovation and
information-sharing.
Employee Relations
Providing excellent
human resource
services in a
positive,
professional, and
proactive manner.
Finance Department
Manages and invests
public funds in
accordance with the
City Charter and
with policies set by
the City Commission.
Functions include
issuing municipal
bonds, collecting
revenues from
receipt and other
fees, and providing
general accounting
services.
Fire-Rescue
We will serve the
citizens of Miami in
a professional
manner by providing
rapid emergency
resposne and otehr
services to save
lives and protect
property.
Grants
Administration
The Office of Grants
Administration (OGA)
is the designated
office that City
Departments contact
for assistance in
project planning,
proposal writing,
application
assembly, and
monitoring financial
and budgetary
compliance with
grantor agency
guidelines.
Hearing Boards
The Department of
Hearing Boards
processes
applications,
petitions,
advertisings, signs
of posting,
notifications to
property owners and
schedules public
hearings and
meetings.
Historic
Preservation
The historic
preservation program
promotes the
identification,
evaluation,
rehabilitation,
adaptive use, and
restoration of the
City's historic,
architectural, and
archeological
heritage.
Information Technology Department
To deliver
high-quality,
focused, aggressive
business solutions
to the City of Miami
by offering
consumer-centric
services and
cost-efficient
communications and
information
technologies.
Mayors International
Council
Miami Police
Department
NET
NET’s mission is to
improve the quality
of life and business
for Miami residents
by: facilitating
professional,
courteous and
efficient delivery
of municipal
services; developing
partnerships which
bridge the gap
between the public
and private
concerns; and
enhancing and
revitalizing Miami’s
diverse
neighborhoods.
Office of the
Auditor General
The activities of
the Office of the
Independent Auditor
General add value,
enhance performance,
accountability,
responsibilities,
and improve the
City’s
financial/operational
effectiveness and
efficiency.
Office of
Commissioner Angel
González - District
1
Office of
Commissioner Marc
Sarnoff - District 2
Office of
Commissioner Joe
Sanchez - District 3
Office of
Commissioner
Michelle
Spence-Jones -
District 5
Office of the City
Attorney
The Office of the
City Attorney
provides a broad
scope of legal
services and advice
to the Mayor, City
Commissioners, City
Manager as well as
to all City
Departments.
Office of
Communications
The mission of the
Department of
Communications is to
facilitate
communication, both
internally and
externally in a
reliable, ethical
and resourceful
manner and to
provide programming
for and about the
City of Miami and
its citizens in an
effort to educate,
inform and enhance
our community.
Office of the Mayor
Manny Diaz was
elected as Mayor of
the City of Miami on
November 13, 2001.
Having never before
held elected office,
Diaz’s victory
signaled a clean
break with the
history of Miami
politics. Under
Diaz’s leadership,
Miami is entering an
age of renaissance.
Office of
Sustainable
Initiatives
The Miami Office of
Sustainable
Initiatives (MSI) is
the designated
office responsible
for addressing the
City's environmental
programs by
coordinating with
other City
Departments and
environmental
experts to assure
that the City of
Miami is working
toward becoming a
model for
environmental best
practices.
Parks and Recreation
Department
The goal of the
Department of Parks
and Recreation is to
serve all of the
residents of the
City of Miami by
providing safe,
clean, and wholesome
recreational,
educational and
cultural activities
in order to promote
a sense of
community.
Purchasing
Department
The Purchasing
Department has been
established to
administer the
procurement process
on behalf of the
City.
Planning Department
The Planning
Department provides
guidance for the
future development
of the City of Miami
by preparing
neighborhood plans;
administering,
interpreting, and
preparing amendments
to the Zoning
Ordinance and the
Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan;
preparing
recommendations to
and administering
the Zoning Board,
Planning Advisory
Board, Historic and
Environmental
Preservation Board,
and other hearing
boards; and
collecting and
analyzing
demographic,
physical, social,
and economic data on
the City of Miami.
Public Facilities
To be recognized as
a provider of
quality facilities
and first class
services.
Risk Management
The City’s Risk
Management
Department is a
service
provider, working closely
with all operating departments
within the City in an effort
to
protect the City’s
financial,
physical, and human
resources more effectively.
Solid Waste
Department
To promote a clean
and healthy
environment by
collecting and
disposing of garbage
and trash, pursuant
to the requirements
and regulations of
the City code and by
providing other
Solid Waste services
in an efficient and
cost-effective
manner.
Mayor's Office of Film and Cultural Affairs
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