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Mr. James A. Cherof Town Attorney for Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Suite 200 3099 East Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Dear Mr. Cherof:

You ask substantially the following question:

May the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea propose an amendment to the town's charter to enlarge the mayor's term of office from two to four years, effective upon approval, at the same election in which the mayor is to be elected?

The charter of the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea currently provides for a term of two years for the elected mayor. According to your letter, the town commission has appointed a…