City of Panama City Commission Workshop: Charter Review Advisory Board

The City of Panama City Commission held a workshop on June 15, 2026, focused on reviewing and updating the city's charter through recommendations made by the Charter Review Advisory Board. Key procurement-related discussions included clarifications on the city attorney's role in preparing contracts and legal documents, emphasizing the need for standardized contract templates to reduce legal expenses and improve efficiency. The commission also discussed the restructuring of the city clerk position to separate financial oversight duties (CFO responsibilities) from clerical tasks, suggesting a potential re-advertisement of the position to align with the proposed charter changes. Additionally, the workshop addressed election cycle adjustments to align municipal elections with gubernatorial and presidential cycles, which could impact future procurement timelines and budget planning. No formal votes were taken during this workshop, but the commission indicated plans to consider the charter amendments in upcoming meetings and to place them on the November ballot for voter approval. The discussions also touched on policy clarifications that could affect future contracting authority and administrative procedures within the city government.