Voters in Miami, Homestead and Surfside will head to the polls Nov. 4 to weigh in on several proposed charter amendments that could substantially change how their governments operate.

Here’s a look at what each municipality is considering, with descriptions detailing what would happen if the ballot measure in question is approved:

Miami

In addition to deciding races for Mayor and Commission seats representing Districts 3 and 5, Miami voters will have a say in four ballot questions aimed largely at shifting power from City Hall to residents.

They include:

— Referendum 1: Would require the City Commission to appoint a Citizen Charter Review Commission within one year after every federal census to review Miami’s charter, hold public hearings and recommend changes for consider

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