Charter Review Advisory Commission 07/28/2026

The City of Tampa's Charter Review Advisory Commission met on July 28, 2026, to discuss several procurement-related and governance issues related to the city charter. Key topics included addressing five charter sections from 2018 that were recommended by the prior commission but were not included on the ballot due to a defective ordinance; the commission voted to recommend these be presented to voters in the upcoming election. The group also deliberated extensively on the establishment of an Inspector General office, debating its scope, appointment process, independence, budget implications, and overlap with existing internal audit functions. They considered a selection committee model for appointment to reduce political influence and discussed the powers and limitations of the office, including subpoena authority. Additionally, the commission reviewed a proposal for regular progress reporting on city projects to improve transparency and accountability, with members suggesting language refinements to focus on material delays and clarify coverage of projects funded by various city entities. The commission planned to finalize recommendations in upcoming meetings, emphasizing the need for clear, workable language and processes to ensure effective oversight and public trust.