Chater Review Advisory Board Meeting 04232026

The City of Panama City's Charter Review Advisory Board convened on April 23, 2026, to discuss various charter amendments and governance issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and proposed removal of obsolete charter provisions related to public utilities and bond issuance, aligning city powers with state statutes. The board debated the inclusion of mayor and commissioner compensation in the charter, ultimately voting to revisit the issue at a future meeting. They also considered restructuring administrative roles by moving city clerk duties under the city manager and renaming the city collector position to comptroller. Fiscal policies, particularly regarding reserve fund targets and financial accountability, were discussed extensively, with consensus leaning toward maintaining flexibility rather than codifying strict reserve requirements in the charter. The board addressed procedural matters such as charter amendment processes, supermajority voting requirements for removing charter officers, and scheduling future meetings to finalize recommendations for the city commission. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made, but several policy decisions were deliberated that could influence future procurement and budgetary practices.