Chater Review Advisory Board Meeting 06102026

The City of Panama City's Charter Review Advisory Board convened on June 11, 2026, to discuss revisions to the city charter, focusing heavily on procedural and governance issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and amendment of charter sections related to purchasing and contracts, which were proposed to be deleted as part of the update. The board debated the agenda-setting process for city commission meetings, particularly the roles of the mayor, city manager, and commissioners in placing items on the agenda, balancing transparency, public notice requirements, and operational control. A motion to require agenda items to be submitted seven days in advance and to involve the mayor in consultation with the city manager in setting the agenda was discussed but ultimately failed. The board decided to recommend the charter revisions as presented, with some amendments, to the city commission for approval, leaving certain procedural details to be addressed by ordinance rather than charter amendment. The meeting concluded with plans to circulate the updated charter for further review and potential public engagement.