2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · resolution

The document is a legislative matter, specifically a Resolution (File Number 261185) 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 whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to make certain changes due to the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The status is 'Amended'. The Prime Sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Policy Council acted on 7/13/2026, amending the item, and the amended version is referenced as Legislative File No. 261315. The County Attorney assigned Michael B. Valdes on 6/26/2026. The resolution references Resolution No. R-225-24, approved on March 19, 2024, which created a Charter Review Task Force. The Charter Review Task Force recommended, by a vote of ten in favor and zero against, placing a referendum to amend the Charter to address the reestablishment of the elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarify the respective duties of the Clerk and the County with respect to finance and budget; and require County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The document does not describe a specific construction or development project, site, or parcel. It is a legislative action for a countywide election. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.