Since its incorporation, the Town of Miami Lakes operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The
Council-Manager system combines the strong leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience
of an appointed Town Manager.
The Mayor’s seat is elected at-large for a four-year term. As defined in the Town’s Charter, the Mayor shall preside
at meetings of the Council and be a voting member of the Council.
The Town Council is vested with all legislative powers of the Town. The Council consists of the Mayor and six
members.
Government
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Miami Lakes Government Core Values
Streamlined, People-Friendly, Innovative Government
•Make the Town Government accessible to the public
•Demonstrate a passionate commitment to customer satisfaction
•Recruit and retain empowered employees, who display a can-do, caring attitude,
and take professional responsibility for their actions
•Stay focused on efficiency and cost-effectiveness
•Provide localized services with minimum duplication
•Provide effective political and managerial leadership
•Make prudent use of cutting-edge technology
•Focus on internet-based, user-friendly, interactive public communication
