Open Government » COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY

This Web site has been created to ensure that the residents of Pembroke Pines have open and easy access to information that demonstrates how elected officials and county 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,
 

 

On August 10, 2010, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a Code of Ethics that governs many aspects of how County business is conducted. The Commission approved the Code of Ethics in its entirety, as presented by the Ethics Commission.
 

» Government Structure

City Commission

The City Commission is dedicated to providing careful and responsible judgment in the exercise of our legislative duties.

 

City Manager

The City Manager stands as the vital link between the Mayor, the City Commission, and the various City departments.
 

Agencies-Broward County Organizations

This link is being provided for the Broward County Government which is comprised of more than 50 agencies, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, mass transit (BCT), human services, and regional parks, libraries and waste facilities.


» Government MEeting

Commission Meeting Schedule
The City Commission regularly meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month* at 6:30 PM in Commission Chambers, 10100 Pines Boulevard. Special topic workshops are scheduled as needed. *Times are subject to change; please verify by viewing the City Clerk’s web calendar. Click here
 

Live Webcast - City Commission
The City of Pembroke Pines Government meetings can be viewed online live at www.ppines.com/ppines-2/commission-meeting.html.  The live coverage can be watched only during actual meeting.

 

Commission Agendas
Commission Meeting and Public Hearing agendas are posted prior to each meeting, along with back-up material and any supplemental agenda items.  A complete archive of Commission Action Agendas and meeting minutes is also available online.


» General obligation Bonds

G.O. Bonds
The Building Our Future Program is being financed with General Obligation Bonds (G.O.) as passed by referendum in March, 2005. These projects were originally appropriated in the 2004-05 and 2006-07 budgets...See page 14 also of Budget for fiscal year 2012.
» Government databases

Disclosure Document Search
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 City of Pembroke Pines registered lobbyists is maintained in this searchable database. The City of Pembroke Pines requires that all lobbyists register, regardless of whether they receive compensation for lobbying.

 

Click here to use the online accounts system to register as a lobbyist and pay your fee


Commission Visitors List Coming soon...
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.


City Operating Budget
Finance ensures the complete and accurate accounting of all transactions and reports all financial information in accordance with state and local laws.  For your convenience, we have listed both the City Operating Budget and the Charter School Operating budget.

 

Citizen Action Center (Public Records)
Record Request / Questions Request for Public Information/Comments. Citizen Action Center. Online tools for you to communicate with your City Manager and Staff.

 

Current Solicitations (Bids)
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.

 

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
A comprehensive Web site that tracks the City of Pembroke Pines participation in the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, with detailing grants received, project progress and jobs.

 

Lobbying Disclosure Form
City of Pembroke Pines   - Elected Official Lobbying Disclosure Form.  Must be completed by City Officials when lobbying activity occur outside of City hall or Administration Offices.