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 addressing the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifying duties of Clerk and County regarding finance and budget; and requiring County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected constitutional office. 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 Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.