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City Commits to Transparency

This Web site has been created to ensure that the residents of the City of Tamarac have open and easy access to information that demonstrates how elected officials and city government staff conduct business. Here you’ll find information about government structure and government meetings, plus access to a variety of disclosure databases and reports. We encourage you to stay connected with local government by visiting this site often, and subscribing to one or more of our electronic newsletters.


Code of Ethics Passed Unanimously

FlagOn October 11, 2011, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners passed County Ordinance 2011-19 adopting a Code of Ethics for all elected municipal officials in Broward County to become effective January 2, 2012.

On December 12, 2007, the City of Tamarac Commission passed Ordinance No. O-2007-22, amending Chapter 2 of the City's Code of Ordinances, establishing a Code of Ethics for elected and appointed City Officials in compliance with Broward County Code sections 1-260 through 1-266.

Government Structure

City Commission

The five (5) member City Commission is the legislative and policy-making branch of the City of Tamarac Government.

City Manager

The City Manager is the chief executive officer of the City of Tamarac Government and directs the functions of City Government.

Departments

The City of Tamarac Government is comprised of the following thirteen (13) departments: Building, BSO, City Attorney's Office, City Clerk's Office, City Manager's Office, Community Development, Financial Services, Fire Rescue, Human Resoures, Information Technology, Parks & Recreation and Public Works and Utilities.

 

Government Meeting Information

Commission Meeting Schedule

The City Commission holds a Workshop Meeting on the Monday prior to each regular Commission Meeting at 9:30 AM in City Hall, Conference Room 105, where agenda items are discussed at length.  Regular Commission Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM, or 7:00 PM, respectively, in the City Hall Commission Chambers.  Special topic workshops are scheduled as needed.  Click here for a complete schedule of upcoming meetings.

Commission Agendas

Commission meeing agendas are available online and are posted prior to each meeting, along with back-up material and any supplemental agenda items. Click here to access commission meeting agendas. An archive of commission agendas and meeting minutes is also available online.

Meeting Minutes and Audio Recordings

Minutes for past meetings are available online as part of the City's public records databases.  Audio recordings can be obtained upon completion of a Public Records Request by contacting the City Clerk's Office.  There may be a fee associated with a Public Records Request.

Sunshine Meeting Notices

Florida’s Sunshine Law requires that City meetings be open to the public, to give interested persons an opportunity to observe and participate in the governmental process. Announcement of sunshine meetings is posted online, and in prominent locations at City facilities.

Government Databases

Commission Disclosure Documents

This searchable database includes documents that disclose Commissioner activities related to campaign fundraising for other candidates, charitable contribution fundraising and outside/concurrent employment.

Lobbyist Information

The list of the City of Tamarac registered lobbyists is maintained in this searchable database. The City of Tamarac requires that all lobbyists register, regardless of whether they receive compensation for lobbying.

Commission Visitor List

Interested persons may access an online database that provides details of visitors received by City Commissioners and their staff. The Commission Visitor list is searchable by visitor name, date, and/or subject matter.

Public Records

All documents and other materials generated in connection with the transaction of official business by the City of Tamarac are public records. Members of the public have the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records. There may be a fee associated with a Public Records Request. Please contact the City Clerk's Office for further information. An archive of past Resolutions, Ordinances, Agendas and Minutes, is available online.

Current Solicitations

The City of Tamarac’s Purchasing Division contracts for more than $30 million in goods, services and construction each year. All notices for Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, Request for Letters of Interest, Request for Quotation and Request for Information being solicited are posted online. The City Commission welcomes your participation in these efforts.