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.
(41) Events Found
Arts/Culture
Festivals
Gables Gallery Night
Thank goodness it's (Gallery Night) Friday!
Holiday
Recreation
Festivals
Christmas Tree Lighting
Come enjoy the city's annual tree lighting ceremony and Holiday Park opening.
Holiday
Recreation
Shopping/Dining
Carolers in Downtown Coral Gables
Enjoy carolers' angelic voices as you walk, shop and dine in Downtown Coral Gables.
Arts/Culture
Shopping/Dining
Recreation
Giralda Live
Every first Friday of the month live music and activities head to Giralda Plaza. Enjoy music and watch the community come to life.
Business
Green Initiatives
Business Recycling Drive-Thru
Participate in the city's business recycling drive-thru event!
Holiday
Recreation
Photos with Santa
Enjoy Holiday Park this holiday season and take a picture with Santa.
Arts/Culture
"Planting Pollinators" Sculpture Unveiling
The City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Garden Club will unveil "Planting Pollinators".
Arts/Culture
Recreation
A Saturday at the Cinema
Watch an acclaimed film at the Gables Art Cinema.
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.
Arts/Culture
Chopin for All
Enjoy a free concert of timeless Chopin works featuring award-winning pianist Tim McKay.