2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

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

This document 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 resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The proposed charter amendment addresses the reestablishment of the 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 the final action was on July 21, 2026. The sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The file number is 261315. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, or square footage. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.