Charter Review Commission advances council structure and governance changes

Feb 10, 2026

The commission approved several proposed charter amendment language items: retaining seven council members, returning selection of the council chair to an internal vote, removing certain personnel provisions from the charter to ordinance, and adjusting compensation wording to be set by ordinance.

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The Volusia County Charter Review Commission on Thursday advanced multiple governance‑focused charter amendments recommended by a Parker‑led subcommittee, including retaining seven council members, returning the county council chair to election by fellow commissioners, and shifting selected personnel and compensation provisions from the charter to county ordinance.

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