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FL H0989
Bill
Status
Passed
6/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Transfers functions of ex officio clerk of the board of county commissioners, auditor, and custodian of county funds from the clerk of circuit court to the Broward County Administrator, subject to voter approval in a referendum
- Transfers county recorder duties back to the clerk of circuit court effective January 7, 2025, or an earlier agreed-upon date, with provisions for an interlocal agreement to govern the transition of documents, equipment, personnel, and FY 2024-2025 funding
- Responds to Amendment 10, approved by Florida voters on November 6, 2018, which eliminated county charter authority to transfer or abolish certain county constitutional officer functions
- Preserves the power and authority of the independent County Auditor established under Article IV of the Broward County Charter, created by voters on November 5, 2002
- Requires the referendum to appear on the November 2020 general election ballot, with the county commission authorized to resubmit the question at future elections if initially rejected
Legislative Description
Broward County
Last Action
Approved by Governor
6/9/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules2/27/2020
State Affairs1/16/2020
Local Administration Subcommittee1/3/2020
Full Bill Text
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