A Commitment of Involvement...
The following advisory boards were created to encourage civic engagement in the Aventura community. All meetings of the advisory boards are open to the public.
The City Commission of Aventura enacted Ordinance 2001-08, providing for the creation of the Community Services Advisory Board. The Board consists of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Commission. The Board was created to provide advice and recommendations to the City Commission and staff.
The following matters are within the advisory function of the board:- Stimulate greater public awareness and encourage participation by the community in beautification and go green initiatives by establishing recognition programs.
- Review and provide input on special events, recreation activities, senior and youth programs, go green initiatives and the shuttle bus services.
- Act as the City's Tree Board for the Tree City USA requirements.
- Other matters assigned by the City Commission and City Manager.
Current Board Members: Ruthe Cohen, Comittee Chair Jonathan P. Evans, Jaquelina Levy Hara, Julie Israel, Gary Pyott, Melvin I. Taks. The creation of this board exemplifies the City Commission's commitment to citizen involvement in their government.
Arts & Cultural Advisory Board
The Missioin of the Board is to assist the City in maintaining a facility that offers a wide range of quality entertainment year-round and cultivates partnerships with other local and regional organizations to enhance the quality of life for Aventura by providing a variety of performing arts and relevant cultural programming for audiences of all ages.
The jurisdiction of the Board shall be solely advisory. Actioin of the Board shall be in the form of a written recommendation of advice to the City Manager and/or Arts & Cultural Center General Manager. The following matters shall be within the advisory jurisdiction of the Board:
- Promote the mission of the Arts & Cultural Center and broad spectrum of performing arts.
- Provide input on programming options as requested by the City Manager and Arts & Cultural Center General Manager. Final programming decisions shall rest with the Arts & Cultural Center General Manager..
- Recommend fundraising and sponsorship opportunities and assist with the implementation of same to support the Center's operations and programming. The Board may accept donations on behalf of the Center in a manner as approved by the City Manager.
- Review policies and regulations as requested by the City Manager and Arts & Cultural Center General Manager as it relates to the Arts & Cultural Center.
- Assist in the promotion of the Arts & Cultural Center programs and assist in organizing the annual "Curtains Up" event.
