2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

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

The document is a legislative item for a resolution calling a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held in conjunction with the general election on November 3, 2026, to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter regarding the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The amendment addresses the reestablished 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 recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and the final action was on July 21, 2026. The file number is 261315, and the reference is R-683-26. The prime sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The document does not describe a physical development project, site, or construction work.