B. Commission Structure and Elections

Charter Review Advisory Board · 2026-05-28 · agenda_item

The Charter Review Advisory Board for the City of Panama City is reviewing proposed changes to the city's charter. These changes focus on the structure of the city commission, election cycles, and the mayor's role. Key recommendations include extending the mayor's term to four years to match other commissioners and requiring city commission meeting agendas to be posted publicly at least 48 hours in advance, with no formal vote taken on items not on the posted agenda. The board is also considering aligning city elections with state and federal cycles to increase voter turnout. This item is currently under review by the advisory board. The proposed changes could lead to work in areas such as public notice systems, election administration, and potentially legal and administrative services related to charter amendments. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process as it progresses, as early awareness can provide an advantage in understanding future needs and opportunities before formal plans or bids are established.

mayor's term

two year

commissioner term

four year

mayor's proposed term

four year

voter turnout in state and federal elections

three times higher

advance notice for agenda posting

48 hour

commissioners needed to petition for agenda item

two

commissioner compensation vote

2-2