2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · resolution

The document is a legislative item for a proposed 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 electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to make changes due to the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. 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 proposed amendment addresses the reestablished elected 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 voted ten in favor and zero against recommending the referendum. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount.