- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 4/16/24
- 04/20/2024
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Miami Beach Charter Review Board has concluded its deliberations, finalizing a set of recommendations to amend the city charter, which will now be transmitted to the city commission for consideration. The board’s 18th public meeting centered on these recommendations, addressing the election cycle changes, commission compensation, and the board’s advocacy role in promoting their proposals. The board also discussed procedural matters such as the report’s format and the board’s sunset date.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 3/25/24
- 03/26/2024
- 158 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Miami Beach Charter Review Board recently engaged in discussions that could shape the city’s governance and electoral processes. Among the most issues deliberated was the potential shift from a council-manager system to a strong mayor form of government. This topic generated considerable debate, with members highlighting the magnitude of such a change and the current system’s longstanding effectiveness. Additionally, the timing of city elections and aligning with the county’s schedule were debated, given the importance of voter turnout and participation.