§ 2-1089. Duties; powers; responsibilities.

The board shall have the following duties, powers and responsibilities:

(1)

To serve in an advisory capacity to the County Commission, the County administration, the community, and all agencies and persons in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with respect to matters pertaining to the Asian community of Miami-Dade County.

(2)

To formulate and recommend policies, plans, programs and services and to coordinate the activities of governmental entities and nongovernmental agencies pertaining to the Asian community.

(3)

It is the express purpose of this board to serve as a medium for responsible persons to utilize and consult with in attempting to understand and address the various complex problems affecting the Asian community in Miami-Dade County and to make findings and recommendations to the County Commission and the County administration regarding such matters.

(4)

To recommend solutions to the social, economic, cultural and political problems in the Asian community, as well as to serve as liaison between the Asian community and the Miami-Dade County community at large.

(5)

To promote active participation of Asian-Americans in civic, cultural, commercial and community affairs.

(6)

To encourage and attract Asian businesses to Miami-Dade County, to assist Asian businesses located in Miami-Dade County, and to promote economic development, especially job creation in Miami-Dade County.

(7)

To foster relationships with public officials and maintain formal channels of communication so that Asian concerns are effectively transmitted and heard.

(8)

To promote positive images and concepts of Asian and Asian-Americans as well as promote their many contributions to our society.

(9)

To build coalitions with various community groups to address issues of common concern, such as advocating positive legislation regarding immigration and advocating legislation to strengthen the penalties for racially motivated crimes.

(10)

To promote the cultural heritage of Asian-Americans.

(11)

To encourage and assist in citizenship registration and voter registration.

(12)

To eliminate ignorance and bigotry towards Asian-Americans.

(13)

To conduct studies through fact-finding and analysis of problems encountered by Asian community members.

(14)

The board shall report at least annually to the Commission as to its activities, accomplishments, priorities, findings and recommendations.

(15)

To perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to it by resolution of the County Commission.

(Ord. No. 97-128, § 4, 7-22-97; Ord. No. 14-112, § 3, 11-5-14)