2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

The document is a legislative item for a resolution calling a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held in conjunction with the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to voters a question on amending the Home Rule Charter to make changes due to the reestablishment of elected county constitutional offices. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The amendment addresses the reestablished offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget; and requires County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected constitutional office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The file number is 261315, and the reference is R-683-26. The agenda date was July 21, 2026, with agenda item number 11A18. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026. A scrivener's error was corrected on July 13, 2026, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24' in the first Whereas clause. The election will be determined by a majority of qualified electors voting on the proposal, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The registration books will close 29 days prior to the election. The ballot question asks whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to make certain changes addressing the reestablished offices, clarifying duties, and requiring leave of absence for County employees running for office. No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or project size is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.