PUNTA GORDA — Within a few seconds and with no discussion, the Punta Gorda City Council voted Wednesday to stop violating the city charter and added the city clerk’s position back under the board’s direction.
The city clerk is one of three offices in the city charter that is under the City Council’s direction.
According to the charter, the council is responsible for hiring the city manager, city attorney and city clerk. The City Council negotiates a contract with all three charter officers. It also determines the type of evaluation and raise each will receive…