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 issues, particularly concerning Biscayne Bay. The initiative stems from a temporary task force's recommendations following boating-related incidents. The board members will serve without compensation and must be Miami-Dade County residents and electors, with exceptions possible by a two-thirds vote. The board will hold regular meetings, track progress on safety recommendations, consult with various entities, and report annually to the Board of County Commissioners.