HB 1181 Summary

• Amends the Coral Springs Improvement District charter to establish direct election of board members by qualified electors, replacing any prior appointment methods.

• Defines "qualified elector" as a person at least 18 years old who is a U.S. citizen, Florida resident, and registered voter in Broward County where the district is located.

• Requires the board of supervisors to consist of three members elected at-large from designated seats, with initial terms of 4, 4, and 2 years respectively, and subsequent terms of 4 years each.

• Directs the first election to be held in conjunction with the November 2020 general election, with candidates required to pay a 3 percent filing fee of annual salary or submit a petition signed by 1 percent of qualified electors.

• Assigns the Broward County Supervisor of Elections authority to conduct the board elections, including appointing election officials, preparing ballots, designating polling places, and certifying results.