On March 12, 2020, the Charter Review Committee concluded its decennial assessment of the City Charter. The Committee recommended that the Charter be amended in seven areas. After public meetings on May 19, June 2, and June 16, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2020-02, directing that five of the proposed amendments be submitted to the voters of West Melbourne at a referendum election to be held concurrent with the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Any amendments approved by a majority of the electors will be adopted and become effective upon certification of the election results.