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Home My Public Portal About15-9103 REQUIRING ALL PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES ISSUED ALSO SIGNED BY THE MAYOR Sponsored by: Mayor Taylor RESOLUTION NO. 1515 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA FL O CITY REQUIRING ALL PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THE CITY COMMISSION BE SIGNED BY THE COMMISSIONER OR COMMISSIONERS SPONSORING C THE PROCLAMATION OR MAYOR; PROVIDING FOR INCORPOE AND THE RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OF WHEREAS, The City proclamations and certificate as a o mission of the City of Opa-locka, issues part of its ministerial duties; and WHEREAS, Protocol suggests that the Commissioner or Commissioners sponsor the proclamation or certificate sign the document along h tM that and g with the Mayor; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA: COMMISSION Sects The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated p ed by reference; Section 2. All proclamations or certificates issued by the City City of Opa-locka, Florida, shall be signed by Y �' Commission of Commissioners sponsoring the proclamation or certificate along Commissioner or. or ng with the Mayor. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon on p adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of October 2015. / 4 Myra L. Taylor Mayor Resolution No. 1515 Attest to: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Jo.!,na Flores City Clerk Vincent T. Brown, Esq. The Brown Law Group, LLC City Attorney Moved by: COMMISSIONER PINDER Seconded by: COMMISSIONER KELLEY Commissioner Vote: 3-2 Commissioner Kelley: NO Commissioner Pinder: YES Commissioner Santiago: YES Vice Mayor Holmes: NO Mayor Taylor: YES is si.�' aft f', a 1 ' 'r r { 67-'1 '1� Jet�F&P$n 6 s / t k 4,4,3`"# P-�� fg 41 t PROTOCOL PROCEDURES S MANUAL Board of County Commissioners Division of Protocol & Employee Re Revised on January 2009 Cognition The Miami-Dade County Protocol and Employee Division mAloyee The Protocol and Employee Recognition Division, as it is known today, is housed under the Office of the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. The Division of Protocol serves the Office of the Mayor and the Board of Count Commissioners in re arin y p P preparing appropriate ppropriate official instruments of tribute for formal presentations encompassing an assortment of functions of local, national and international consequence. It works with the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners to honor visiting dignitaries, extraordinary civic achievements, accomplishments in the arts and major fields of endeavor, as well as outstanding individual or group contributions to the economic, social and spiritual well-bein of Miami-Dade County. g These instruments of tribute bear the official Seal of Miami-Dade County and the signature of the Mayor, Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and one or more Board members, depending on the occasion. By virtue of their official nature and the prestige of the office of the elected representative signing the document, these instruments extend intrinsic validation upon an individual or event in an official .ca acit p y The County's Protocol Division has several types of awards and honors for formal presentations at its disposal. These documents are usually presented at BCC hearings and other functions by Commissioners or other County officials. This Division also coordinates with the County's Jay Malina International Trade Consortium (ITC) and The Office of Protocol Liaison at Miami International Air ort in P 9 regards to dignitaries' visits. Additional responsibilities of t he Division include: advising elected officials on all matters of civic achievements and outstanding indiv� �norin honoring visiting dignitaries, extraordinary individual social and cultural well-bein °r group contributions to the economic, instruments of tribute for fog of or County; and preparing appropriate official nasal presentation. For additional information please Contact the Director of Protocol and Employee Recognition at Type of Protocol Awards and Documents Key to the County: The Key to the County extends an official welcome whose contributions have enriched our society. and also reco grazes proven leaders Proclamation: A proclamation designates a specific day, week or year in honor of an individual, group, event or purpose. proclamations should be reserved occasions. Each year, events of for the national importance are designated by fed significant rl, ate a of Y federal, state and county or city proclamations. These include Women's Month, United States Constitution Week, Flag Day, History Month, Black History Dario Day, and Jose Marti Day among others, y' Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Ruben Distinguished Visitor Certificate: With Greater Miami's growing stature as an international center for trade, co mmerce, tourism and travel, visiting dignitaries are often Dade County. Distinguished Visitor Certificates recognize an official welcome to Miami- and international stature to enhance bonds of cooperation vision g dignitaries of national n between our respective nations. 10 Certificate of Appreciation: These Certificates are given to express the appreciation of the community for an extraordinary service rendered or a noteworthy contribution to the improvement of local life (whether social, cultural, economic, an act of selfless dedication or other). Congratulatory Certificate: These Certificates are given to recognize a milestone birthday, anniversary, family. reunion or any other occasion where celebrations of landmark significance unite local citizens and visitors alike in bonds of social harmony. Commendation: An extraordinary act of valor, an uplifting act of humanitarianism or philanthropy or an inspirational artistic or intellectual accomplishment may be recognized by a special Commendation. Individuals or groups who demonstrate exceptional strength of mind and/or spirit toward humankind may also be recognized. Salutes: Documents that extend an official greeting from Miami Dade County, to s ecial individuals who are visiting us within the United States and abroad. p Sympathy Resolution: These documents are prepared for presentation to bereaved families on behalf of the community for fallen officers of the law, individuals who left an indelible mark on the fabric of this community, victims of tragedy, military and/or others. 11