2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · resolution

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, to submit to electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to address the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarify duties of Clerk and County with respect to finance and budget; and require County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, assigned to County Attorney Michael B. Valdes on 6/26/2026, amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and a scrivener's error was noted on 7/9/2026 to replace 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The Charter Review Task Force voted ten in favor and zero against recommending the referendum. The ballot question is specified. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.