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Board clarifies 'interim' vs. 'acting' city manager roles and approves wording changes

Fort Lauderdale Charter Revision Board · November 7, 2025
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Summary

The board approved clarifying charter language distinguishing an 'interim' city manager (appointed by commissioners when the office is vacant) from an 'acting' city manager (designated by the manager during temporary absences). Staff will return with conforming edits throughout the charter.

Human Resources and staff asked the board to clarify language in Section 4.6 to distinguish between an interim city manager and an acting city manager. Staff said the existing charter used the terms interchangeably, which can confuse who designates a temporary manager and under what circumstances.

Under the clarifie…

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