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 November 3, 2026, to submit to voters a proposed amendment to 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 July 14, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The document does not describe a specific development project, site, or construction action.