2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · resolution

This is a legislative matter, not a construction or development project. It is 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to make certain changes due to the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The amendment addresses the reestablished 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 6/26/2026, was amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and the amended version is in Legislative File No. 261315. The prime sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Charter Review Task Force voted ten in favor and zero against recommending the referendum. The document does not describe a construction or development project.