City Commission Meeting
The Winter Park City Commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers. You may also participate virtually by accessing the Meetings page.
City Government in Winter Park
Winter Park was first chartered in 1887 and the present Commission-Manager form of government was adopted in 1949. The governing body is composed of four Commissioners and a Mayor who are elected for three year terms by a city-wide non-partisan election.
The City Commission appoints the City Attorney, the City Manager and numerous advisory board members. The City Manager appoints department heads, subject to Commission confirmation. The City Manager appoints all other employees.
The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for carrying out Commission policies through the professionally trained and experienced staff.
At Commission meetings, those who wish to be heard on matters on the agenda are urged to inform the City Manager prior to the meeting. When called, participants are asked to come forward, give their names and addresses and speak on the subject under discussion.
Persons interested in a subject which is not on the agenda will be heard under the titles “Citizen Comments” and “New Business.”
Business presented to the Commission is disposed of by one of the following actions:
Ordinances
An ordinance or amendment is a “Legislative Act” and requires two readings at separate Commission meetings.
Resolutions
A resolution expresses the policy of the Commission or directs certain types of administrative action. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution.
Access the Ordinances & Resolutions page.