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Florida local officials
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Local officials in Florida are in charge of running the municipal governments for the counties, cities, towns and school districts.
Elected positions
The following are elected positions for municipal governments according the Florida Constitution. The election dates may vary due to a state of emergency or impending emergency.[1]
| Position | Term length | Elected in |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff | 4 years | November |
| Tax collector | 4 years | November |
| Property appraiser | 4 years | November |
| Supervisor of elections | 4 years | November |
| Clerk of the circuit court | 4 years | November |
| Commissioner | 4 years | November |
| School board (4 or more) | 4 years | November |
Appointed positions
| Position | Term / contract length | Appointed by | Who cannot serve |
|---|---|---|---|
| State board of education (7) | in excess of 4 years | Governor | Senate must confirm |
| Commissioner of education | in excess of 4 years | State board of education | Appointed by state board of education |
| State board of governors (17) | 7 years, staggered | Governor | Senate must confirm |
| State board of trustees (11) | 5 years, staggered | Governor/board of governors | Senate must confirm |
History
The Constitution of the State of Florida underwent major amending in 1968, changing all but Article V, relating to the judiciary. However, this article was later amended, as were many, in the following decades.
External links
- OnlineSunshine: The Florida constitution
- MyFlorida.gov, Local government
- Florida smart, Florida local government
- City-data, Florida local government
Footnotes
