Margate recently recognized Palma Shiles on her recent promotion to Technical Assistant to the Construction Official – the main point of contact for the Building Department. Shiles began working for the Margate Building Department as a clerical assistant in January 2013 and has worked for the Margate City Tax Assessor’s Office.
In January 2016, Shiles became the Office Manager of the Building Department, responsible for overseeing office operations and assisting with special projects.
In October of 2019, she was appointed to the City of Margate’s Planning Board where she also currently serves as the Planning Board Administrator. Her certifications include Technical Assistant to the Construction Official and Planning Board/Zoning Board Secretary.