2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

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

The document is a legislative matter, specifically a resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission, calling a countywide special election to be held in conjunction with the general election on November 3, 2026, to submit to voters a question on amending the Home Rule Charter. The amendment addresses the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifies the respective duties of the Clerk and the County with respect to finance and budget; and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. The file number is 261315, and the reference is R-683-26. The prime sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The document does not describe a specific construction or development project.