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 seven 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.
2025
- Charter Review Committee Meeting 01/16/2025
- Charter Review Committee Meeting 02/06/2025
- Charter Review Committee Meeting 03/18/2025
- Charter Review Committee Meeting 09/03/2025
2023-2024
- Charter Review Committee Meeting 12/18/2023
- Charter Review Committee Meeting 03/21/2024
- Charter Review Committee Meeting 05/02/2024
2015
Resolution and Agenda Item
This page directs you to Resolution 2023-267 and other meeting details.
Resolution and Agenda ItemMeeting Dates
For your convenience, the events calendar has also been embedded below. Use keyword "charter" for easy filtering.
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Holiday
The Junior Orange Bowl Parade
The Junior Orange Bowl Parade returns to the streets of Coral Gables on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. "Miracle on the Mile: A Holiday Parade and Celebration" will feature floats, bands, and more!
Holiday
Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration
Revel in the peace of the holiday season at the 23rd annual Coral Gables Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Holiday
Recreation
Photos with Santa
Enjoy Holiday Park this holiday season and take a picture with Santa.
Arts/Culture
Holiday
GMSB's "A Celebration of Hanukkah & Christmas"
Join the Greater Miami Symphonic Band for a festive musical journey filled with the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season.
Arts/Culture
Winter Dreams: Broadway & Seasonal Favorites
Join Sanctuary of the Arts for an afternoon of laughter, nostalgia, and holiday cheer.
City Meetings
Transportation Advisory Board - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88181139023
Holiday
Recreation
Fairchild's A Very Merry Garden
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland through December.
City Meetings
Cultural Development Board - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88687811677
City Meetings
Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board
Holiday
Annual City Hall Menorah Lighting
Revel in the peace of the holiday season at the annual lighting of the Menorah at City Hall.