Charter Review Commission Agenda Packet

AI Summary

The Fort Myers Beach Charter Review Commission, after conducting six comprehensive meetings, recommended five charter amendments for the November 6, 2026 ballot and seven ordinance changes to correct technical errors. The key recommendations include: establishing ethics and transparency requirements in government; creating a four-year compensation review cycle for Mayor ($19,200 annually) and Council Members ($16,800 annually); clarifying appointment procedures for council vacancies to extend through the unexpired term; updating election qualifying periods to the 50th through 46th day before elections; and modernizing the town canvassing board composition to reflect current Lee County election administration. The Commission will present these recommendations to the Town Council on April 20, 2026, for advancement to the ballot.