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Working Together for Punta Gorda 

Welcome to your City Government! In Punta Gorda, we believe in teamwork, transparency, and community pride. From City Council decisions to day-to-day services, our goal is simple: to make life better for everyone who calls Punta Gorda home.

We’re here to listen, to serve, and to work side-by-side with residents, businesses, and visitors. Whether you want to attend a council meeting, connect with a department, or learn how to get involved, this is your one-stop place to stay informed and engaged.

Form of Government

The City of Punta Gorda is a Council-Manager form of government, which combines the political leadership of elected officials with the managerial experience of an administrator. City Council acts as the legislative branch and operates in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter. They are responsible for setting the policy in which the City Manager carries out through the City departments.

Organizational Chart

 

Punta Gorda Citizens/Stakeholders
 

City Council 

  
 

 

City Attorney

      

City Manager

    
            		   

City Clerk

 Fire
 Department		   Police
Department		   Finance Department  

Public Works Department

   Utilities Department      Divisions reporting directly to CM
        Finance & Accounting    Canal Maintenance    Fleet Maintenance   Building
         Procurement    Engineering    Waste Water Collections   Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program
         Utility Billing & Collections   Facilities Maintenance    Waste Water Treatment    Human Resources

 
 
   Parks & Grounds    Water Distribution    Information Technology
             Right of Way    Water Treatment    Urban Design
 
              Sanitation        Zoning & Code Compliance

City Charter

The City Charter is the foundational document that outlines the structure, powers, and key procedures of Punta Gorda’s municipal government. It serves as the city’s “constitution,” guiding how local government operates and how decisions are made. The City Charter is available in its entirety for download. To learn more about this document or the Charter Review Committee, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at pgclerk@cityofpuntagordafl.com.