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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Festivals
Shopping/Dining
Farmers Market at Merrick Park
The Coral Gables Farmers Market, located in front of City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, returns on Saturday, January 18, and will run until March 29, 2025.
Festivals
Shopping/Dining
Farmers Market at Merrick Park
The Coral Gables Farmers Market, located in front of City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, returns on Saturday, January 18, and will run until March 29, 2025.
Arts/Culture
Shopping/Dining
Music at McBride Plaza
Make time for music! Join the City of Coral Gables for "Music at McBride Plaza," the Downtown Music Series featuring musicians from the University of Miami Frost School of Music.
School
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, located in the first floor conference room at Coral Gables City Hall.
Festivals
Shopping/Dining
Farmers Market at Merrick Park
The Coral Gables Farmers Market, located in front of City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, returns on Saturday, January 18, and will run until March 29, 2025.
Festivals
Shopping/Dining
Farmers Market at Merrick Park
The Coral Gables Farmers Market, located in front of City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, returns on Saturday, January 18, and will run until March 29, 2025.
School
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, located in the first floor conference room at Coral Gables City Hall.
School
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, located in the first floor conference room at Coral Gables City Hall.
Green Initiatives
Recycling Drive-Thru Event
Keep Coral Gables Beautiful will host a Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the parking lot behind City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, for city residents.