Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter
Review the latest version of the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Amendment and Charter (as amended through Nov. 8, 2022).
Research and Archives
2025 Charter Review Task Force
Previous Charter Review Task Forces
2017 Task Force meetings, agendas, minutes and other resources.
2012 Task Force amendments, meetings, agendas, minutes and other resources.
2007 Task Force recommendations, meetings, agendas, minutes and other resources.
About the Home Rule Charter
The Home Rule Charter establishes the name of the County and the rules by which our County operates. It begins with a Citizens' Bill of Rights. There are sections that establish the power of the Board of County Commissioners, the Mayor and the County Manager. One article deals with the method for election of County Commissioners. Other parts detail the Administrative Organization and Procedure for the County, outline the powers of municipalities, initiative, referendum and recall, and other general provisions.
Charter Amendments
Changes may be made to the Charter only by the affirmative vote of the electorate. Amendments may be proposed and placed on the ballot either by the Board of County Commissioners or by petition of the citizens.
Charter Review
Section 9.08 of the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter requires that the Board of County Commissioners at least once in every five year period review the Charter and determine whether or not there is need for revisions.
