First Reading - Ordinances Amending Various Sections of the Charter of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Exhibit 1 - Draft Ordinance - Qualifications — City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-05-19)

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Fort Lauderdale City Commission has proposed a charter amendment (Ordinance No. C-26) that increases the residency requirement for mayor and city commissioner candidates from 6 months to 12 months of continuous residence. The amendment also changes when newly elected officials take office—moving from the first meeting in December to the first regular city commission meeting following election certification—and modifies the vice mayor designation process...