Miami Shores Village has a number of volunteer Boards which are listed below.  The Boards are comprised of volunteers who are appointed by the Village Council on the basis of their professional and/or personal backgrounds.  Other than the Library Board of Trustee appointments, the appointments are made each year in October and the terms run from two to three years.   The Library Board appointments take place in July and each appointment is for a five year term.  There are certain Board’s which require the successful appointee to file a Form 1 Financial Disclosure with the State of Florida each year.  This requirement applies to individuals sitting on the Planning & Zoning Board, the Code Enforcement Board and the two Village Pension Boards. 

• Planning & Zoning Board - Serves as the Village's Local Planning Agency, ensures that property renovations and all new construction complies with the requirements of the Village's Code of Ordinances and the South Florida Building Code, serves as the first level of appeal to a Building Official's decision. For more information click Here.

• Code Enforcement Board - Responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Village's Code. The Board meets on the first Thursday of every month. For more information click Here.

• Historic Preservation Board - Responsible for preserving and designating structures and/or sites that have historical value. For more information click Here.

• Library Board of Trustees - responsible for setting policy of the Brockway Memorial Library. For more information click Here.

• General Employee Pension Board - Responsible for the general administration of the employee pension plan. For more information click Here.

• Police Retirement Pension Fund Board - The board is responsible for the administration of the Police Retirement  Pension Fund monies. For more information click Here.

• Miami Shores/Barry University Charter Middle School Board of Directors - Assists in setting goals and operational policies for the middle school. For more information click Here. 

• Recreation Advisory Board - Advises the recreation director and the Village Manager on recreation activities. For more information click Here.

• Country Club Advisory Board - Advises the Club's Manager on matters effecting the club and serves as a liaison between members and management. For more information click Here.

• Fine Arts Commission - Plans and organizes fine arts and special events. For more information click Here.

• Personnel Appeals Board - Holds hearings on complaints of Village employees who have been discharged/suspended for more than 3 days, or reduced in rank/pay. For more information click Here.