The City of Aventura, as established within its charter, has a Commission-Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Commission and serves as the City's Chief Executive Officer. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the City and implementation of the policies established by the City Commission. The duties of the City Manager are outlined in Charter Section 3.03, and include:
Be responsible for the hiring, supervision and removal of all City employees;
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments and office but not City boards or agencies, unless so directed by the Commission from time to time;
Attend all Commission Meetings and have the right to take part in discussion but not the right to vote;
Ensure that all laws, provision of the this Charter and acts of the Commission, subject to enforcement and/or administration by him/her or by officers subject to his/her direction and supervision, are faithfully executed;
Prepare and submit to the Commission a proposed annual budget and capital program;
Submit to the Commission and make available to the public an annual report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year;
Prepare such other reports as the Commission may require concerning the operations of City departments, offices, boards and agencies;
Keep the Commission fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the Commission concerning the affairs of the City as s/he deems to be in the best interests of the City;
Execute contracts, deeds and other documents on behalf of the City as authorized by the Commission;
Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or as may be required by the Commission.
The City of Aventura has chosen to provide services to its residents and businesses by utilizing a combination of public employees and private sector contracts. The City currently has 172 employees. Of the total, 108 work in the Police Department.
The following services are provided by contract:
- Building Inspection and Plan Review
- Right-of Way and Landscape Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Public Works
- Engineering
- Recreation and Athletic Programs
- Park Maintenance
- Special Events Support
- Charter Elementary School
- Community Recreation Center Operations
The following services are provided by Miami-Dade County:
- Fire Rescue
- Library
The following services are provided by Companies that have been issued a Franchise to operate in the City:
- Solid Waste
- Cable TV
