B. Charter Review Committee Report TAB 2

Regular Village Council Meeting · 2026-06-09 · agenda_item

The Village of Islamorada Village Council is reviewing potential amendments to the village charter. These proposed changes include voter consideration for 3-year staggered terms and a conversion from years to a number of terms for term limits. A salary adjustment for council members is also supported for voter consideration. The council has reached a consensus to proceed with an ordinance regarding vacancies during qualifying, rather than a charter amendment. Other items, such as postponing agenda items, were not moved forward. The council also generally agreed to allow voters to decide on special elections, vacancies, and supermajority requirements for property sales, with a note to limit ballot length. This review is currently under consideration, representing an early stage in the public process. The potential charter amendments could lead to future work in areas such as legal services, administrative support, and public information campaigns. Engaging with the village early in this review process may provide opportunities for service providers.