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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Arts/Culture
Holiday
Melodies on the Mile: Navy Band Live!
Experience an evening of captivating live music with the Navy Band Popular Music Group at the Miracle Theatre.
Centennial Flag-Raising Ceremony
Attend a flag-raising ceremony on the day of the city's centennial.
Arts/Culture
Shopping/Dining
Chamber of Commerce Gala
The Chamber of Commerce Gala will present a show as well as a dinner with celebrity chefs!
Community Relations
Commissioner Castro's Office Hours
Speak with Commissioner Castro during her office hours every Tuesday, except on Commission Meeting days.
Arts/Culture
Greetings From Paradise
Celebrate the centennial by seeing a stage play that brings George Merrick to life!
Arts/Culture
Greetings From Paradise
Celebrate the centennial by seeing a stage play that brings George Merrick to life!
School
Community Relations
School Board Chair Rojas’ Office Hours
Join School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas on the first and third Thursday of every month for satellite office hours at City Hall.
Arts/Culture
Greetings From Paradise
Celebrate the centennial by seeing a stage play that brings George Merrick to life!
Arts/Culture
Greetings From Paradise
Celebrate the centennial by seeing a stage play that brings George Merrick to life!
Arts/Culture
Shopping/Dining
Recreation
Giralda Live
Every first Friday of the month live music and activities head to Giralda Plaza. Enjoy music and watch the community come to life.