What is a Charter?
A charter is the broad governing document for municipal governments. It is generally amended by the people through referendum, derived from the French word for “contract”. A charter is akin to a municipal constitution. The charter defines and limits the powers, duties and responsibility of local government based on local preferences and desires. It defines the form of local government and establishes organizational provision.
View presentation of the Charter Review Committee Town Hall March 21, 2024 [PDF]Charter Review Committee
In September of 2023, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2023-267 calling for the creation of a new charter review committee. The last Charter Review Committee was convened in 2015 and various charter amendments were presented to the voters in 2016. The current committee is composed of five members, each appointed by a commissioner. The City Commission directed that the Charter Review Committee take input from residents at two town hall meetings prior to various meetings with the City Commission. The City Commission and the Charter Review Committee invite all interested members of the public to attend and participate in the committee meetings, town halls, and City Commission discussions.
Charter Resources
Resolution and Agenda Item
This page directs you to Resolution 2023-267 and other meeting details.
Resolution and Agenda ItemMeeting Dates
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Green Initiatives
Recreation
Holiday Downtown Cleanup
A downtown clean up, holiday edition! Come win great prizes, clean the city, and enjoy light refreshments.
Business
Digital Marketing and Social Media Summit
Join the City of Coral Gables Economic Development for an educational summit geared towards helping boost your holiday marketing strategies.
Holiday
Recreation
Shopping/Dining
Carolers in Downtown Coral Gables
Enjoy carolers' angelic voices as you walk, shop and dine in Downtown Coral Gables.
Holiday
Recreation
Shopping/Dining
Carolers in Downtown Coral Gables
Enjoy carolers' angelic voices as you walk, shop and dine in Downtown Coral Gables.
Holiday
Recreation
Festivals
Holiday Tree Lighting
Come enjoy the city's annual tree lighting ceremony and Holiday Park opening.
Holiday
Santa Claus on a Fire Truck
Don’t miss the most popular man of the season! Santa Claus and his helpers will ride on a fire truck through the streets delivering candy before heading back to the North Pole.
Holiday
Recreation
Photos with Santa
Enjoy Holiday Park this holiday season and take a picture with Santa.
Business
Green Initiatives
Business Recycling Drive-Thru
Participate in the city's business recycling drive-thru event!