The joint resolution proposes amendments to the Florida State Constitution, specifically targeting the composition and election process of county commissioners and school superintendents. It mandates that the membership of a board of county commissioners be determined based on the population of each district, ensuring that representation is proportional to the number of residents. Additionally, it stipulates that county commissioners must be elected by the qualified voters residing in their respective districts, thereby enhancing local electoral accountability.
Furthermore, the resolution seeks to establish that the superintendent of schools in each district will also be elected, reinforcing the principle of direct democracy in local governance. This amendment will be presented to the state's electors for approval or rejection during the next general election or a specially authorized election. The proposed changes aim to improve the democratic process at the county level by ensuring that elected officials are more closely aligned with the constituents they serve.