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P.H. 2026-01: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 6 TO CHAPTER 57-174, LAWS OF FLORIDA SPECIAL ACTS OF 1957 AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, IMPOSING LIMITATIONS ON THE LENGTH OF TERMS OF THE OFFICES OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS, WHILE EXPANDING FUTURE TERMS OF OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONERS AND STAGGERING SAID TERMS; PROVIDING THAT IF THE AMENDMENT IS APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER, 2026, THEN SUCH AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME A PART OF THE CITY’S CHARTER UPON CERTIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE ELECTION RESULTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
FIRST READING: NOVEMBER 13, 2025
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(Staff Contact: Mark E. Berman)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The City Commission desires to expand future terms of Commissioners from two years to four years and stagger said terms, while also imposing term limits on the offices of Commissioners and Mayor. The Charter Review Advisory Board has authorized the proposed changes and approved same. Accordingly, It was initially discussed at the meeting on October 14th, but was postponed to November 13. The ordinance has since been updated and this version reflects modifications made in response to the Commission’s preference, indicating that no special election is desired.
Origin of request for this action: Mark E. Berman, City Attorney
Fiscal impact and source of funding: N/A
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