§ 2-1787. Functions.

The Office of the Intergovernmental Affairs shall perform the following functions within the scope of authority set forth in Section 2-1788 below:

1.

Coordinate the County's intergovernmental relations at the federal, state, and local levels.

2.

Manage the County's federal and state governmental representation and consulting services contracts and report issues relating to conflicts of interest as they pertain to contract lobbyists.

3.

Prepare annual federal and state legislative packages pursuant to Section 2-1789 below.

4.

Report to the Board on a timely basis and otherwise comply with the reporting requirements set forth in Section 2-1790 below.

5.

Coordinate meetings and facilitate relationships between the Board and the Miami-Dade County state and federal legislative delegations no less than once each quarter pursuant to Resolution No. 1060-93.

6.

On a continuing basis, advise the Board, Mayor, County Manager, and County Departments of the filing, progress and amendment of bills, appropriations, and legislative reports and projects that may affect the County.

7.

Raise, discuss and recommend any legislative action that may benefit the County given the current legislative trends and dynamics, including actions related to both substantive legislation and appropriations.

(Ord. No. 04-219, § 7, 12-16-04)