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 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

2023-2024

2015

Charter Review Committee Meeting 09/08/2015

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

Meeting Dates

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

(25) Events Found

June 27, 2026

people in orange vests planting on sunny day with American flag graphic at bottom

Green Initiatives

Planting for Patriotism

Volunteers will help create a red, white and blue landscape display around the Youth Center’s Blue Star Memorial.

Planting for Patriotism

July 4, 2026

Event flyer for Fourth of July fireworks show

Recreation

Holiday

Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

Enjoy a night of colorful fireworks that will fill the night sky over the Biltmore Hotel this Independence Day! The celebration will include a special concert, concessions and spectacular fireworks!

Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

July 4, 2026