Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of May 28, 2026. packet 2026-05-28

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

[501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401] This document contains meeting agendas and minutes for the Charter Review Advisory Board of Panama City, Florida, and excerpts from the City Charter. The meetings discuss proposed amendments to the City Charter, including changes to mayor and commissioner compensation, the removal of specific articles (Public Utilities, Bonds), revisions to sections concerning the City Clerk and Collector, and the process for amending the charter. No specific development projects, addresses, or contractor-related information are detailed. The document focuses on the governance and administrative structure of the city government. This document is a compilation of sections from a city charter, primarily detailing administrative, electoral, financial, and public utility provisions. It outlines the structure of city government, including the roles of the city commission, city manager, city attorney, and city clerk. It specifies procedures for elections, financial management, taxation, and the provision of public services such as water, sewer, and electricity. Several sections note that their provisions have been superseded by state law or have assumed ordinance status and are now found in the Panama City Municipal Code. There are no specific development projects, applications, or decisions detailed in this text. This document is a legal memorandum and a report from the Charter Review Advisory Board for the City of Panama City, Florida. It discusses topics found in other Florida municipal charters that are not currently in the Panama City charter, and provides recommendations for charter amendments. It does not contain information about specific development projects, addresses, or case numbers that would be relevant to contractors. The document focuses on legal and governmental structure, not on specific construction opportunities. This document details the recommendations of a Board regarding proposed amendments to the Panama City Charter. Key recommendations include aligning City elections with state and federal elections to increase voter turnout, not implementing term limits, requiring agendas to be posted 48 hours in advance of votes, and establishing an independent Comptroller for fiscal oversight separate from the City Manager. Procedural updates are recommended for the City Manager and City Attorney, including residency requirements and enhanced removal thresholds for the City Manager. The Board voted to remove outdated provisions related to Finance, Taxation, Bonds, and Public Utilities, largely superseded by state statute. Provisions for Police and Fire Services will be kept in simplified form for clarity. A mandatory charter review every ten years is recommended. The Board chose not to recommend a mandatory reserve requirement for the General Fund due to the ongoing unusual fiscal environment post-Hurricane Michael.