The Miami Beach City Commission is scheduled to hear the first reading of an ordinance Wednesday that would expand who can bring legislation before the body, permitting the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General to independently initiate and place ordinances on commission agendas for consideration.

Under current City Code, no ordinance may come before the commission unless it has been sponsored by at least one elected member. The proposed amendment to Section 2-14 of Chapter 2 — covering meeting procedures and agendas — would create a new exception for ordinances initiated by any of the four Charter Officers, allowing them to advance technical or administrative amendments, address changes in state or federal law, meet operational needs, and implement process improvements without first securing an elected sponsor.

The ordinance was requested by Commissioner Laura Dominguez and prepared by City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico. The item was previously listed on the May 20, 2026 agenda but was not reached. If passed on first reading June 24, a second reading and final vote would be required before the ordinance takes effect, ten days following adoption.