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
Holiday
Recreation
Fairchild's A Very Merry Garden
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland through December.
Holiday
Annual City Hall Menorah Lighting
Revel in the peace of the holiday season at the annual lighting of the Menorah at City Hall.
Holiday
Recreation
Photos with Santa
Enjoy Holiday Park this holiday season and take a picture with Santa.
Arts/Culture
Dance NOW! Miami "Winter's Breath"
Dance NOW! welcomes the holiday season with its iconic “Winter’s Breath” created in 2015.
Holiday
Recreation
Fairchild's A Very Merry Garden
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland through December.
Holiday
Recreation
Hot Chocolate with Santa
Enjoy crafts, photos with Santa and a warm cup of hot chocolate at the Holiday Park, 405 Biltmore Way. This event is exclusive to Coral Gables residents.
Holiday
Recreation
Photos with Santa
Enjoy Holiday Park this holiday season and take a picture with Santa.
Recreation
Arts/Culture
Green Initiatives
Gables Bike Tours
Join BikeWalk and Coral Gables Museum for fun, educational bike tours around the city.
Recreation
NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Step into a glowing wonderland as “NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden” returns for the holiday season.
Holiday
Recreation
Fairchild's A Very Merry Garden
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland through December.