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FL S0130
Joint Resolution
Status
12/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Frank Artiles
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AI Summary
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Removes county charter authority to allow county officers (sheriff, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections) to be chosen by methods other than election.
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Prohibits special laws from allowing the clerk of the circuit court to be selected by any method other than election by county voters.
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Authorizes abolition of county offices only when duties are transferred to another office through special law approved by county voters.
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Removes county charter authority to transfer the clerk of the circuit court's ex officio duties (clerk of board of county commissioners, auditor, recorder, custodian of county funds) to another officer.
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Amendment takes effect January 5, 2021, if approved by Florida voters at the next general election.
Legislative Description
Selection and Duties of County Officers/Clerk of the Circuit Court
Last Action
Withdrawn from further consideration
5/1/2017