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
Musicall Summer in the Gables
Granada Church will host a classical concert series with performances presented by Musicall’s orchestras.
Recreation
Arts/Culture
Green Initiatives
Gables Bike Tours
Join BikeWalk and Coral Gables Museum for fun, educational bike tours around the city.
Flavors of the Gables
Enjoy Flavors of the Gables, a signature tasting event celebrating the culinary creativity of Coral Gables!
Arts/Culture
South Florida Symphony Summer Music Series
Coral Gables residents enjoy a discount on this popular, orchestral music series.
Arts/Culture
CAP Summer Concert Series - Leland Ko
Summer Concert Series continues 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 with Leland Ko and pianist Adria Ye.
City Meetings
Development Review Committee - No Completed Applications Were Submitted
Arts/Culture
Recreation
A Saturday at the Cinema
Watch an acclaimed film at the Gables Art Cinema.
Arts/Culture
Festivals
Gables Gallery Night
Thank goodness it's (Gallery Night) Friday!