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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Festivals
Arts/Culture
Holiday
Día de los Muertos // Day of the Dead
The Consulate General of Mexico in Miami and the City of Coral Gables invites you to experience the authentic meaning of the Day of the Dead.
City Meetings
Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board - https://coralgables.zoom.us/j/88544224443
Business
Community Relations
A Floral Extravaganza with Mario Fernandez
Internationally renowned floral designer Mario Fernandez will be joined by acclaimed event designer Ivan Garcia for a morning of holiday floral arrangements, creative tips and entertaining stories.
Arts/Culture
Festivals
Gables Gallery Night
At this monthly event, attendees can enjoy live music and fine art during a night out in the City Beautiful. Thank goodness it's (Gallery Night) Friday!
Arts/Culture
Shopping/Dining
Recreation
Business
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.
Arts/Culture
Recreation
Art in the Park
Live music, visual arts, food and community in the heart of Coral Gables!
Arts/Culture
18th Annual William M. Schiff Art Show
Local professional and non-professional artist work will fill the halls at the Adult Activity Center.
Shopping/Dining
Coral Market at the Merrick House
The Coral Market showcases all things vintage in a historic setting: the Merrick House.
Green Initiatives
Recycling Drive-Thru Event
Keep Coral Gables Beautiful will host a Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the parking lot behind City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, for city residents.
Holiday
Merrick Festival Caroling Competition
Kick off the season at the Merrick Festival Caroling Competition, Dec. 2 through Dec. 8. Local high schoolers will perform some of the most iconic carols.