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ORDINANCE CREATING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY COMMISSION; SETTING FORTH POWERS AND DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE COMMISSION; REQUIRING QUARTERLY REPORT AND PROVIDING FOR STAFF SUPPORT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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WHEREAS, since the late 1990s, the County has recognized the importance of efficiency and competition reviews and analyses, as demonstrated by the creation of the Efficiency and Competition Commission which made noteworthy and important recommendations regarding the operations of the County during its existence; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County has made commendable strides in self-evaluation, including the administrative analyses and processes put in place by the Governing for Results Ordinance adopted by the Board of County Commissioners codified as County Ordinance No. 05-136; and
WHEREAS, in light of decreasing governmental resources during difficult economic times in our community and globally, it is incumbent upon the County to be able to identify even more efficiencies in county governmental operations in order to continue to deliver the high caliber of services enjoyed by our residents and to meet unmet needs; and

WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County should access the private sector�s capabilities and interest in increasing the efficiency of the operations of Miami-Dade County, while taking advantage of the wisdom of labor representatives, academicians and County representatives in identifying performance improvements and efficiencies; and
WHEREAS, creation of a Commission as contemplated by this ordinance will allow the public at large to participate in the evaluation of the government and review the performance measurement systems put in place by County administration; and
WHEREAS, the County�s Governmental Structure Task Force recommended the re-creation of a new commission to continue the mission of the Efficiency and Competition Commission which is inactive; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the aforementioned circumstances, the Board of County Commissioners created the Miami-Dade County Performance and Efficiency Commission by County Resolution No. R-874-09 and wishes to extend the life of this Commission for one year or more, so that the important work of this Commission can be thoughtfully and thoroughly undertaken,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMIDADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Creation; Powers and Duties. The Miami-Dade County Performance and Efficiency Commission is hereby created. The duties of the Miami-Dade Performance and Efficiency Commission shall be to:
a. Provide and obtain private and public sector input on the performance and efficiency of the operations of Miami-Dade County and prioritize recommended improvements;
b. Recommend cost-effectiveness measures and best business/management practices which will realize savings and improve service delivery, including but not limited to, identifying opportunities for increased competition and efficiency, reorganizations, appropriate incentives such as performance pay and other gain sharing approaches, innovations in the building and permitting processes; and public-private price and performance competition projects which can be undertaken with county workers to ensure the highest potential value of services provided;
c. Recommend ways to explore and promote technology improvements as a means of achieving optimal operational effectiveness, as well as recommend ethics management and accountability measures for Miami-Dade County government;
d. Recommend management systems development, conduct project reviews and studies and participative management and employee recognition programs, public relations, and training and development programs;
e. Review the County�s Strategic Plan and other administrative mechanisms to implement the County�s Strategic Plan in order to accomplish the aims of this resolution; and
f. Monitor the implementation of recommended changes.
Section 2. Membership Requirements; Appointment of Members. The Performance and Efficiency Commission shall consist of nineteen (19) members, who shall be residents of Miami-Dade County and shall own or operate businesses in Miami-Dade County or are employed in Miami-Dade County. The Board of the Performance and Efficiency Commission shall consist of the following appointees:
a. Six members appointed under the business category, who shall be appointed by the:
1. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce;
2. Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce;
3. Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL);
4. Three persons appointed by the Board of County Commissioners;
b. Five members appointed under the labor category, who shall be appointed by the:
1. AFSCME International
2. Dade County Police Benevolent Association (PBA);
3. International Association of Firefighters, Local 1403;
4. Government Supervisors Association of Florida;
5. Services Employees International Union (SEIU) -- Nurses at Jackson Memorial Hospital;
c. Four members appointed under the education category, who shall be appointed by the:
1. Florida International University;
2. The University of Miami;
3. Miami-Dade College;
4. Florida Memorial University;
d. Two Miami-Dade County Commissioners chosen by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners;
e. One Miami-Dade County Commissioner chosen by the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, who shall serve as the chair of the Performance and Efficiency Commission; and
f. One member chosen by the Mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Section 3. Officers. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners shall appoint the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson of the Performance and Efficiency Commission by memorandum to the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
Section 4. Reporting. The Performance and Efficiency Commission shall submit quarterly reports on the status of the assignments given pursuant to this resolution.
Section 5. Staff Support. The Office of the Commission Auditor shall provide primary staff support to the Performance and Efficiency Commission and its committees, including performing tasks as are assigned to such office, providing requested information, developing reports and assisting the Performance and Efficiency Commission in drafting the quarterly reports required by this ordinance. The Mayor or his designee shall also provide staff support, information and reports for the Performance and Efficiency Commission to the extent requested by the Performance and Efficiency Commission and its committees and shall promptly provide the Office of the Commission Auditor requested information and access to records and personnel needed by the Commission Auditor to carry out the responsibilities of this Section.
Section 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or provision of this ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such invalidity.
Section 7. It is the intention of the Board of County Commissioners, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or other appropriate word.
Section 8. This ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of enactment unless vetoed by the Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this Board.