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Charter review board deletes contested section and adopts new notice, acting‑manager language
Summary
The Fort Lauderdale Charter Review Board voted to delete a contested charter provision and approved new language requiring longer notice for special meetings and allowing the city commission to override a city manager's temporary appointment.
The Fort Lauderdale Charter Review Board agreed at its meeting to remove section 3.04 from the draft charter and to approve several related revisions, including a 72‑hour notice rule for special meetings and new language allowing the city commission to designate an acting city manager if it objects to the city manager's temporary appointment.
The changes were presented by staff and discussed with board members and legal counsel as part of a larger conflict chart review of charter sections. Board members said the revisions were…
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