Section 4.2 (b) (i) of the Charter of Miami Lakes creates an exception to the requirement that members of the Council at all times deal with staff solely through the Manager, even when making inquiries or conducting an investigation. I propose creating a resolution that would further empower the Town Council to conduct its oversight functions and assist its members in the development of policy initiatives by implementing the following:

• A monthly written report to the Council on pending information requests made by the Council similar to the after action report that is available online. This is for the Town Manager and non-privileged matters as to the Town Attorney; and
• Include responsiveness to requests for information from the Council in the performance review criteria to be adopted by the Council for the Town Manager and Town Attorney.
  
  

I would like to stress that Manager Rey did an excellent job of allowing me to meet individually with members of staff for the purpose of making inquiries and I have full faith that the same will continue under Manager Pidermann.

Fiscal Impact: Small