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, outlines its composition (nine voting members with expertise in boater safety, law enforcement, recreational and commercial vessel industries, community vitality, and environmental protection), duties, and operational procedures. The board will advise the Board of County Commissioners and County Mayor on boater safety matters, track progress on recommendations, monitor emergent issues, and serve as a public forum. The initiative stems from a temporary task force's recommendations following boating-related incidents on Biscayne Bay. The ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing on July 21, 2026.