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 elected 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 adopted on July 21, 2026. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount.