This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to establish new election procedures for county commissioners, district school board members, and district school superintendents. It requires that county commissioners be nominated and elected by qualified electors residing in the same district, and it sets membership of county boards based on population criteria, allowing for more commissioners than previously prescribed. The bill also mandates staggered terms for commissioners and repeals existing provisions that allowed for alternate election procedures. Similar changes are made for district school boards, which will also be required to base their membership on population and allow for resolutions to increase membership.

Additionally, the bill repeals several sections related to alternate election procedures and residency requirements for school board members, ensuring that they are elected by voters in their respective school districts. It clarifies that the district school superintendent will be elected for a four-year term, and it includes provisions for filling vacancies on school boards. The bill aims to enhance representation and accountability in local governance by ensuring that elected officials are directly accountable to the constituents in their districts. The act will take effect contingent upon the approval of a related constitutional amendment.

Statutes affected:
S 1456 Filed: 124.01, 124.011, 100.041, 1001.34, 1001.36, 1001.361, 1001.362, 1001.46, 1001.461, 1001.38, 1001.50, 1011.10, 1002.32