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About the Office of the Village Clerk
The Village Clerk is one of the three Chartered positions in the
Village. The Village Clerk is appointed by the Village Council and reports to the Village Council.
The Village Clerk serves as secretary for the Village Council and of the
Municipal Corporation. In March of 2003, Meighan J. Rader, CMC, officially
became the first Village Clerk for Palmetto Bay.
The responsibilities of the Village Clerk in the Village of Palmetto
Bay are as follows:
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Gives notice of all Council meetings to its members and the public,
and shall maintain an accurate record of all Council proceedings;
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Maintains the seal of the Village and attest the Mayor’s or
the Manager’s signature, as the case may be, on all documents;
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Serves as the municipal Supervisor of Elections;
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Administers the publication of the Village Code and Charter;
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Maintains custody of the Village’s vital records including
agreements, contracts, minutes, ordinances, proclamations, and resolutions;
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Acts as the Supervisor of the Local Business Tax division; and
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Functions as the Information Technology Coordinator.
Biography
Ms. Rader is highly qualified with a Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida International University and a nationally accredited status of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC). With over 13 years of municipal experience, Ms. Rader has past experience as Clerk of the City of Florida City and the City of North Bay Village. Additionally, she served as first Acting Clerk for the newly incorporated City of Miami Gardens and the Town of Cutler Bay; and, provided service to the Town of Miami Lakes during its 2004 election. Ms. Rader is a member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC), Florida Records Management Association (FRMA), Florida Association of Occupational Licensing Officials (FAOLO), and currently serves as the Secretary for the Miami-Dade County Municipal Clerks Association (MDCMCA).
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday – 8:30 am to 5 pm, excluding holidays
Staff and Contact Information
Meighan J. Rader, CMC, Village Clerk
Ana Gomez, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (305) 259-1234
Fax: (305) 259-1290
Forms and Documents
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