Winter Garden City Government: How it Works Explained
Winter Garden's commission-manager government features five elected officials who set policy and appoint a City Manager to oversee daily operations. Terms for City Commissioners were recently extended to four years.
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Winter Garden operates under a commission-manager form of government, as outlined in its City Charter. Five non-partisan elected officials, representing diverse city neighborhoods, establish policies through ordinances, resolutions, and motions. These actions determine the city's laws, proceedings, and service levels.
The elected officials appoint a City Manager to oversee daily administrative operations, from park maintenance to downtown vibrancy.
City Commissioners win election by district, while the Mayor is chosen through a city-wide vote. The Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem leads Commission meetings.
Starting in March 2023, City Commissioners began serving four-year terms, an extension from their previous three-year terms. This change aims to improve continuity and long-term planning for the city.
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