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Miami-Dade County encompasses more than 2,000 square miles. Located along the southeast tip of the Florida peninsula, one-third of Miami-Dade County is located in Everglades National Park. Miami-Dade County government serves a population exceeding two million people with a work force of 27,000 employees dedicated to providing the best services possible.

Thirty-five municipalities each have their own governments and provide city services such as police and zoning protection. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of unincorporated Miami-Dade County, and has broad, regional powers to establish policies for services that transcend city boundaries. An Executive Mayor with the power to veto Commission action items.

The County has made it more convenient for residents to obtain county services via its Internet Web Portal at miamidade.gov, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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