The Pensacola City Charter Review Commission is almost ready to release their proposed charter.
It calls for a strong mayor will be “exercise the executive powers of the City and supervise all departments.” He will serve a four-year term.
The City Council will become the legislative branch. The at-large seats have been eliminated and the council membership reduced to seven single-member districts. They, too, will serve four year terms. The council elections will be staggered every two years, similar to how the county commission elections are done.
The Mayor will appointed the City Administrator – who serves at his pleasure. He will also appoint the City Attorney – which must be approved by the City Council.
The Mayor will have veto power – which can be overidden by five council votes.
The entire document will be published in the city’s website soon.