Community Council Vacancies

Several vacancies exist on various Community Councils. If you are interested in serving on a Community Council board, please contact our office at 305-375-1244.

Elected Council Members

Become involved in your community. Community Council members help shape their community by making zoning and land use decisions for a specified geographic area.

• Candidate must be a resident elector of Miami-Dade County for at least three years prior to qualifying.
• Candidate must be a resident elector of Council area for at least six months prior to qualifying.
• Candidate must be a resident elector of the Subarea for at least three months prior to qualifying.
• All candidates for Community Council shall qualify with the Clerk of the Circuit Court no earlier than the 72nd day and no later than noon of the 70th day prior to the date of the election of which he or she is a candidate, in the manner provided by law or ordinance. Each candidate shall pay a filing fee of $100.00.
• No council member shall be employed by Miami-Dade County or be a member of the County Commission.
• Community Council members are prohibited by Code from sitting on more than one County board.

At qualifying, interested candidates shall submit proof of residency which shall establish that the qualifying candidate has met the residency requirements for the required period.
Type of Election: Nonpartisan
Term: Four years
Salary: None

For additional information, call the Miami-Dade Elections Department Candidate Services Unit at 305-499-8410.

Appointed Council Members

• These members shall be appointed by the County Commissioner(s) whose district(s) include the boundaries of all or part of the Community Council area.
• Appointee must be a resident elector of the Council area for at least three years prior to qualifying.
• Appointments shall be confirmed by a majority of the Board of County Commissioners.
• No appointed Council Members shall be employed by Miami-Dade County or be a member of the County Commission.
• Community Council members are prohibited by Code from sitting on more than one County board.

Term: Four years
Salary: None
Candidates interested in being appointed to a Community Council shall submit a current Resume, a copy of their Voter Registration card and a valid Photo ID to 111 NW 1st Street, 11th floor, Zoning Agenda Coordination Section, additional information may be obtained by calling 305-375-1244.

Financial Disclosure

• Information regarding those who are required to file, where to file and filing deadlines. State Filing Information
• All Council members are required to file a Financial Disclosure (Form 1) within 30 days of appointment or election to the Council and on a yearly basis, by July 1^st of each year for the proceeding calendar year, thereafter.
• Departing members must file a Final Financial Disclosure (Form 1 F) within 60 days of their effective departure date with the Elections Department. Failure to do so may result in severe penalties. For additional information, please contact the Elections Department, or call 305-499-8413.
• Individuals who are required to file a Form 1 are required to file a Form 1F no later than 60 days after leaving that position in 2018, unless another position with a Form 1 or Form 6 requirement is taken within the 60-day period. Form 1F, Final Statement of Financial Interests - 2020 Tax Year
• Qualifying Requirements, Fees and Forms must be obtained and submitted to the Elections Department.

Community Council Training

(Miami-Dade County Charter, Article 20, Section 20.43)

• Community Council Member Handbook

History

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) created Community Councils in 1996. Each council serves one of ten geographic areas in unincorporated Miami-Dade County and is comprised of six members elected by the community and one appointed by the BCC. All members must be registered voters and reside in the area that they represent.

Community Councils were primarily created to make zoning and land use decisions in a setting more accessible to the community. Community Councils also serve as advisory liaisons from their communities to the Board of County Commissioners and County staff, relaying relevant information and recommendations on selected concerns of the council area.

Community Councils make recommendations to the County Commission on capital, programming and operational priorities for municipal services such as police, parks, fire and roadway maintenance in their area, as well as relaying other concerns and needs of local residents.