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P.H. 2026-01: (PUBLIC HEARING 1ST 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; 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)
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(Staff Contact: Mark E. Berman)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
At the March 24th meeting, the City Commission voted to amend the ordinance by eliminating staggered terms, extending Commissioners' terms from 2 years to 4 years, and imposing term limits on the offices of Commissioners and the Mayor. This amendment was initially discussed on October 14th, but was postponed several times afterwards. The ordinance has since been revised, and this version incorporates changes reflecting the Commission's preferences.
Origin of request for this action: Mark E. Berman, City Attorney
Fiscal impact and source of funding: N/A
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