CREATING MDC BOATER SAFETY, BAY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County is creating the Boater Safety and Bay Education Advisory Board. This ordinance establishes the board, defines its composition (nine voting members with expertise in boater safety, law enforcement, recreational and commercial boating industries, community vitality, environmental protection, and the general community), duties, and operational procedures. The board will advise the Board of County Commissioners and County Mayor on boater safety issues, particularly concerning Biscayne Bay. The initiative stems from a temporary task force's recommendations following boating-related fatalities and injuries. Members serve without compensation and must be Miami-Dade County residents unless waived. The board will hold quarterly meetings and report annually to the Board of County Commissioners.