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Commission votes to put city clerk charter change on ballot, plans charter review committee

5810651 · August 27, 2025
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Summary

The Lynn Haven City Commission voted to place a charter amendment creating a city clerk who would report to the Commission on the ballot and directed staff to re-establish a charter review committee to assist with duties and language.

The Lynn Haven City Commission voted to place a charter amendment on the ballot that, if approved by voters, would create a city clerk position reporting directly to the Commission. Commissioners debated whether to hire a clerk immediately or wait until a charter change is approved; city attorney guidance said the clerk cannot be made to report to the Commission until the charter is amended through referendum.

City Attorney Jennifer…

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