Cape Coral City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss proposed amendments to the city’s charter.
Among the proposed changes submitted by the city’s Charter Review Commission are an increase in compensation for council members and a method on how compensation could be changed in the future; additional proofs of residency and requirements for those seeking office; and how seats could be forfeited and how vacancies could be filled.
The discussion will include the following proposals : 4.02 – mayor and city council; 4.05 – candidate qualifications and election; 4.06 – mayor, mayor pro tem; 4.08 – council and mayor compensation and expenses; and 4.11 – vacancies, forfeiture of office, filling of vacancies…