The joint resolution proposes amendments to the Florida State Constitution, specifically targeting Section 1 of Article VIII and Section 5 of Article IX. The amendments aim to establish that the composition of a board of county commissioners will be determined by the population of the county, as outlined by general law. Additionally, it mandates that county commissioners must be elected by the qualified voters residing within the same district as the commissioner. Furthermore, the resolution stipulates that the superintendent of schools must also be elected, ensuring that these key positions are filled through direct electoral participation.
The resolution calls for these amendments to be presented to the state's electors for approval or rejection during the next general election or a specially authorized election. The proposed changes are intended to enhance local governance by aligning the representation of county commissioners with population demographics and reinforcing the democratic process in the election of school superintendents. The resolution includes specific language to be placed on the ballot, summarizing the proposed constitutional amendments for voters.