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
Navy Band Brass Quintet Performance
Start your Fourth celebrations early. Enjoy this free evening event of melodies and stirring harmonies with the Navy Band Southeast’s Windward Brass Quintet!
City Meetings
Code Enforcement Ticket Hearing - This Meeting has been Cancelled
City Meetings
Arts Advisory Panel - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86540364720
Recreation
Holiday
Sensory Friendly Fourth of July
Guests with autism and sensory related needs are invited to enjoy a premier view of the Biltmore fireworks display.
Recreation
Holiday
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
Enjoy a night of colorful fireworks that will fill the night sky over the Biltmore Hotel this Independence Day! The celebration will include a special concert, concessions and spectacular fireworks!
Arts/Culture
Navy Band Southeast’s Deckplate Brass Band
For Taste the Gables, Downtown Coral Gables transforms into a vibrant concert venue for a free concert series.
Recreation
Jurassic Garden Adventure
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be transformed into the prehistoric adventure of Jurassic Garden until Sept. 2, 2024.
Arts/Culture
Lazarito y La Makina Timbera
For Taste the Gables, Downtown Coral Gables transforms into a vibrant concert venue for a free concert series.
Arts/Culture
OVERMANIA, Opening Act by Annecy’s Jazz Group
For Taste the Gables, Downtown Coral Gables transforms into a vibrant concert venue for a free concert series.