The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to establish new criteria for the election of county commissioners, district school board members, and district school superintendents. It mandates that county commissioner districts be based on the population of the county, requiring commissioners to be nominated and elected by qualified electors residing in the same district. The membership of the board of county commissioners will also be determined by population, with specific member counts outlined for counties of varying sizes. Additionally, the bill stipulates that elections for these positions will occur at specified times with staggered terms, and it repeals previous provisions that allowed for alternate election procedures.

Furthermore, the bill revises the structure of district school boards to align their membership with that of the county commissioners, ensuring that board members are elected by residents of the same school district. It repeals sections related to alternate election procedures and modifies residency requirements for board members. The bill also addresses the election and term of office for district school superintendents, repealing provisions that allowed for appointive positions. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance representation and accountability in local governance by ensuring that elected officials are directly accountable to the constituents within their respective districts.

Statutes affected:
H 1265 Filed: 124.01, 124.011, 100.041, 1001.34, 1001.36, 1001.361, 1001.46, 1001.38, 1001.50, 1011.10, 1002.32