Miami, Florida, Referendum 1, Replace the Office of the Independent Auditor General Amendment (August 2024)

Miami Referendum 1
Election date August 20, 2024
Topic City governance and Local charter amendments
Status Approved
Type Referral

Miami Referendum 1 was on the ballot as a referral in Miami on August 20, 2024. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported eliminating the Office of the Independent Auditor General and transferring duties and responsibilities to the Office of the Independent Inspector General.

A "no" vote opposed eliminating the Office of the Independent Auditor General and transferring duties and responsibilities to the Office of the Independent Inspector General.

A simple majority was required for the approval of Referendum 1.

Election results

Miami Referendum 1
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		20,056	61.21%
No		12,711	38.79%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Referendum 1 was as follows:

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Charter Amendment to Eliminate Independent Auditor General and references thereto Shall Sections 4, 20, 36, and 48 of Miami's Charter be amended to eliminate the Office of the Independent Auditor General and references thereto, such duties and responsibilities being assumed by the Office of the Independent Inspector General?

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Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in Florida

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Miami.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Florida

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Florida.

How to vote in Florida

Poll times

In Florida, all polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Florida is divided between the Eastern and Central time zones. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To vote in Florida, one must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a legal resident of Florida and the county in which he or she intends to vote. A person must also not be deemed mentally incapacitated with respect to voting, nor have been convicted of a felony without having their voting rights restored. Pre-registration is available beginning at 16 years of age.

Voters may retrieve registration applications at the following locations:

• Local elections offices
• Disability services agencies
• Offices that provide state-funded programs for persons with disabilities
• Independent living centers
• Military recruitment offices
• Public libraries
• Driver's license office
• Tax collector's office
• The office of any entity authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to issue fishing, hunting, or trapping permits

A registration form is also available online. The form can be printed and submitted via mail.

Click here to find your county Supervisor of Elections.

Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter registration

Florida does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Florida has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Voters may also apply for or modify their voter registration status while renewing their driver's license through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ online renewal system here.

Same-day registration

See also: Same-day voter registration

Florida does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To register to vote in Florida, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Starting January 1, 2027, Florida requires officials to verify whether a prospective voter provided proof of citizenship when applying for a driver’s license or state ID card. If not, the person must provide proof of citizenship to be registered to vote. This also applies to individuals who are updating their registration with a change of name, address, or party affiliation.

Documents acceptable as proof of citizenship include:

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(a) An original or certified copy of a United States birth certificate. (b) A valid, unexpired United States passport. (c) A naturalization certificate issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security. (d) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad provided by the United States Department of State. (e) A current and valid Florida driver's license or Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, if such license or identification card indicates United States citizenship. (f) A current and valid photo identification issued by the Federal Government or the state which indicates United States citizenship.

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If a person appears to vote who did not provide proof of citizenship, they would be issued a provisional ballot. The ballot would only be counted if they provided proof of citizenship before 5 p.m. on the second day following the election.

An individual must also attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "it is a 3rd degree felony under state and federal laws to falsely swear or affirm or otherwise submit false information."

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Eight states — Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming — have laws requiring individuals provide proof of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. Three states, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi, require a person provide proof of citizenship if their citizenship status cannot be verified by other means. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The page Voter Information Lookup, run by the Florida Department of State, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Florida requires voters to present photo identification with a signature while voting.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of April 2026. Click here for the Florida Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

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Whether voting during early voting or on Election Day, you must bring a current and valid photo ID with signature. Any one of the following photo IDs will be accepted: Florida driver’s license Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles United States passport Debit or credit card Military identification Student identification Retirement center identification Neighborhood association identification Public assistance identification Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of *Veterans Affairs License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to s. 790.06 Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.

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Starting on January 1, 2027, passport cards and uniformed services or Merchant Marine identification cards will be accepted as valid photo IDs for voting purposes. Debit or credit cards, student ID cards, retirement center identification, neighborhood association identification, and public assistance identification would no longer be accepted.

A voter who presents an ID without a signature must show a second form of identification that includes the voter’s signature.

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2024
• City governance ballot measures
• Local charter amendments ballot measures
• Miami-Dade County measures

Florida

• Florida 2024 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Florida
• Miami, Florida

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