WALK-ON Ordinance Amending the Charter of the City of Fort Lauderdale by Establishing the Charter Position of Police Chief - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — WALK-ON Ordinance - Charter Amendment - Police Chief — City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-05-19)

AI Summary

Fort Lauderdale City Commission passed first reading of Ordinance C-26 on May 19, 2026, establishing the Police Chief as a charter position reporting directly to the Commission rather than to the City Manager. The ordinance requires voter approval on November 3, 2026, and will take effect ten days after election certification if approved. The Police Chief will be employed and compensated under terms set by the Commission.