City Charter

The City of Fort Walton Beach is a recognized municipal government in the State of Florida and is an incorporated City.

The City government is made up of an elected Mayor and 7 City Council members who serve at large, which means that each member of the Council is elected by and serves the entire City of Fort Walton Beach population. You may reach any of these elected officials through the Mayor and Council tab at the top of this page.

The City's Charter outlines the controlling principles, functions, and organization of our Municipal government.

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