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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1e9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A BLUE - RIBBON
COMMITTEE FOR THE RECOMMENDATION OF
CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF CITY
ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has tendered her resignation and has agreed to
assist in finding a successor for her position.
WHEREAS, the City Attorney, City Manager, and the Mayor have discussed the
matter. The Mayor is recommending a process to be authorized by this Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Creation of Blue-Ribbon Search Committee. The City Commission hereby
authorizes the appointment of a blue - ribbon search committee to recommend candidates
for the position of City Attorney to consist of three City Attorneys, the City Manager, and
two business persons from the community, to be recommended jointly by the City
Manager, City Attorney, and the Mayor.
Section 2. Ratify Names of Committee Members. That the recommended names of
the proposed committee members be formally ratified by the City Commission.
Section 3.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this Kday of~ ,2005.
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Commissioner Brezin
Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Iglesias
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ANN #: 05-16
City of SlUlllY Isles Beach., Florida
II NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY II
ISSUE DATE: 4/5/05
CLOSING DATE: 5/14/05
ELIGIBILITY: External Applicants
LOCATION: Office of the City Attorney
CITY ATTORNEY
. One Regular Full-time Appointment Vacancy
. Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,385/Bi-wkly -- $6,923/Bi-wkly, DOQ
DEFINITION:
The City Attorney serves as chief legal advisor to the Mayor, City Commission, and City Manager and is
responsible for the legal affairs of the City; directs, prosecutes and defends all litigation to which the City is a
party; drafts and implements ordinances or resolutions; provides legal advice and direction on contract law,
labor and employee relations, intergovernmental/interagency and private industry relations, and land use
development; and directs Office of the City Attorney staff and outside counsel. In consultation with elected
officials and chief administrative officer, the City Attorney determines and carries out legal strategies to
further the mission and goals of the City.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Requires J.D.I L.L.B. Ten (10) or more years practicing law strongly desired. Must be a member in good
standing with the Florida State Bar. A Florida License is required and certification in local government
law is desired. Strong knowledge of law relating to municipalities required. Prosecution knowledge and
experience in search and seizure issues, forfeiture and police matters required. Litigation, real estate
transactional work, and experience in land use and zoning is required. Ability to represent the interest of
one party in working with other stakeholders and opposing parties required. Ability to develop productive
relationships with elected officials, staff, commissions, multi-government entities, private companies,
news media and utilities desired. A valid Florida driver's license is required.
BENEFITS: A comprehensive executive benefits package which includes paid retirement,
health/dental/vision and more.
TO APPLY: Applicants who wish to be considered for this position may do so by forwarding a resume
with a cover letter to the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Attn: City Attorney Search, Human Resources
Department, Government Center, 18070 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 by the above closing
date.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERlDrug Free Workplace/No Gifts-No Smoking Policy
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Suns Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Roslyn Grain,Commissioner
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Gerry Goodman,Commissioner
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
Christopher J.Russo,City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Lynn M. Dannheisser,City Attorney
DATE: April 14, 2005
RE: Creation of a Blue-Ribbon Committee to Search for a City Attorney
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached Resolution.
Reasons:
The law does not dictate that a search be conducted in any particular way except to abide by the
Sunshine Laws. If a search firm is not retained, then it is good custom and practice that the City
create a blue-ribbon selection committee usually composed of the manager and other qualified
City Attorneys (hereinafter referred to as the `Committee".) After consultation with the Mayor
and City Manager, the following process is recommended to you:
The Mayor is suggesting that the selection committee be composed of three City Attorneys, the
City Manager, and a business person from the community. The City Manager and I, in
consultation with the Mayor, will select the most qualified members. This will involved not only
the best qualification but also availability (and willingness) to work within our time frame. The
Mayor has also requested that I be available for consultation which I will. The process will then
be that an advertisement for the position be placed and/or posted. (This has already been created
by Tom and I and a copy of that advertisement is attached for convenient reference.)
Second, all qualified applicants will submit their resumes to the HR Department. The resumes
will be reviewed and the applicants that meet the minimal qualifications will be passed along by
our Human Resources Director to Committee. Qualified applicants will then be reviewed and
interviewed by the Committee. The Committee will decide their own process but ultimately will
select and rank the most qualified applicants to be recommended to the City Commission.
The Honorable City Commission
April 7, 2005
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Finally, the recommended applicants will then be interviewed by you as a whole and also
individually,one on one, so you can make a final decision.
Once the Committee is constituted, I will be able to give you a more accurate time frame for this
process but it is anticipated that it should be concluded by mid-summer.
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