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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Hot Chocolate with Santa
Warm up for the holidays and sip hot chocolate with Santa. Event includes a photo opportunity with Santa, a hot beverage, children's activities and exclusive access to the Holiday Park playground!
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Recreation
Photos with Santa
Enjoy Holiday Park this holiday season and take a picture with Santa.
Holiday
Shopping/Dining
Pancakes and Pajamas
Enjoy a new tradition at the Country Club with an enchanting breakfast and family fun.
Holiday
Recreation
Photos with Santa
Enjoy Holiday Park this holiday season and take a picture with Santa.
Holiday
Recreation
Photos with Santa
Enjoy Holiday Park this holiday season and take a picture with Santa.
Holiday
Recreation
Fairchild's A Very Merry Garden
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland through December.
Holiday
Annual City Hall Menorah Lighting
Revel in the peace of the holiday season at the annual lighting of the Menorah at City Hall.
Arts/Culture
Recreation
A Saturday at the Cinema
Watch an acclaimed film at the Gables Art Cinema, sponsored by Commissioner Kirk Menendez.
Holiday
Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration
Revel in the peace of the holiday season at the annual Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Arts/Culture
Shopping/Dining
Recreation
Giralda Live
Every first Friday of the month there is live music and activities headed to Giralda Plaza. Watch the community come to life and enjoy music's magic.