Charter Review

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

All meetings can also be found on the Coral Gables Legistar.

Charter and City Code

View the Charter and Municipal Code.

Charter and City Code

Resolution and Agenda Item

This page directs you to Resolution 2023-267 and other meeting details.

Resolution and Agenda Item

Charter Review Suggestions

We welcome your suggestions on amendments to the Charter and the Charter Review process. (optional)

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Meeting Dates

For your convenience, the events calendar has also been embedded below. Use keyword "charter" for easy filtering.

(23) Events Found

December 8, 2024

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.

Santa Claus on a Fire Truck

December 8, 2024

Santa drinks from a red mug in a red background

Holiday

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!

Hot Chocolate with Santa

December 13, 2024