2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

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

Resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission calling a countywide special election in conjunction with the November 3, 2026 General Election to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter regarding the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The amendment addresses the offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections, clarifies duties of 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 recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026, amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The ballot question will ask voters whether to approve the amendment. The resolution references Resolution No. R-225-24 (corrected from R-255-24) which created the Charter Review Task Force on March 19, 2024. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.