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/economic vitality, environmental protection, and the general community), duties, and operational procedures. The board will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and County Mayor on boater safety issues, track progress on previous task force recommendations, monitor emergent issues, and serve as a public forum. Members serve without compensation and must be Miami-Dade County residents and electors, with potential waivers. The board will meet quarterly or as needed and will provide annual reports. The ordinance was introduced on 7/1/2026 and is scheduled for an agenda on 7/21/2026.