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RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 01
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; ADOPTING A POLICY
REGARDING VILLAGE COUNCIL STANCES ON
POLITICAL OR CONTROVERSIAL MATTERS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village (the "Village") Council is entrusted with the
responsibility to govern in the best interests of the residents, focusing on matters directly
affecting the governance, operation, and welfare of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council recognizes that political and controversial issues
at national or international levels can evoke strong opinions among individuals and
communities; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council acknowledges that its primary role is to address
local concerns and maintain unity within the community rather than take formal stances
on divisive issues outside its jurisdiction or mandate; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that it is in the best interests of the Village to
adopt a Policy regarding Village Council stances on political or controversial matters as
provided for herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That the above stated recitals are hereby
adopted and confirmed.
Section 2. Policy. The Village Council Policy Regarding Village Council
Stances on Political or Controversial Matters is hereby approved as follows:
SECTION 1. POLICY STATEMENT.
The Village Council shall not adopt resolutions, issue statements, or take
formal action on matters of a political or controversial nature that do not directly
pertain to the governance, operations, or welfare of the Village and its residents,
except as provided in Section 4 of this resolution.
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SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
Political Matter. Any issue, statement, or action primarily associated with
partisan politics, electoral campaigns, or matters under the jurisdiction of federal,
state, or county governments without a direct and demonstrable impact on the
Village.
Controversial Matter. Any issue that is likely to cause significant
disagreement or division among Village residents or that primarily pertains to
matters outside the Village's jurisdiction.
SECTION 3. SCOPE OF POLICY.
This policy applies to any formal or informal request submitted to the Village
Council, whether by Council members, residents, external organizations, or other
parties, seeking the Council's position on political, controversial, or similarly
divisive matters outside the Village's jurisdiction or direct governance concerns.
This policy shall not govern requests to recognize elected officials, individuals, or
entities for their public service, achievements, or contributions to the Village or
broader community, provided such recognition is non -political and non-
controversial in nature.
SECTION 4. EXCEPTIONS.
The Village Council may, by a four -fifths (4/5) supermajority vote, adopt
resolutions, issue statements, or take formal action on political or controversial
matters if it determines that such action is necessary to:
(a) Address matters with a direct and demonstrable impact on the Village's
governance, operations, or welfare.
(b) Respond to extraordinary circumstances where the absence of a position could
adversely affect the Village or its residents.
(c) Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations imposed by applicable federal, state, or local
laws.
Section 3. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts of ordinances, resolution or parts
of resolutions, in conflict herewith, are repealed to the extent of such conflict
Section 4. Implementation. That the Village Manager and Village Clerk is hereby
authorized to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
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Section 5. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon the adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7 day of 4! uary 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
illage At orney -
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman P.L.
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