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CUTLERBAY (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY) · LOCALlocal legislationPassed
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Special Election for Charter Amendments in Cutler Bay

Original title: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, FOUR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION, AS SUBSEQUENTLY REVIEWED, REVISED, AND APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE ELECTORS BY THE TOWN COUNCIL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 6.1 AND 6.2 OF THE TOWN CHARTER AND SECTION 6.03 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER; PROVIDING REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVIDING FOR BALLOTING AND ELECTION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR COPIES; PROVIDING FOR CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION PROCEDURES AND RELATED DETAILS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Record date · June 20, 2018

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What This Bill Does

The Town of Cutler Bay will hold a special election on November 6, 2018, to allow voters to decide on four proposed amendments to the Town Charter. These amendments were developed by the Charter Revision Commission and approved by the Town Council for the ballot.

Why it matters

Residents will vote on four specific changes to the town's governing document, which dictates how the local government operates and how town officials are held accountable.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Cutler Bay Voters

Residents will cast ballots to approve or reject four proposed changes to the town's governing charter.

Directly affected

Town Council

The Council is responsible for the administration and legal compliance of the special election.

Key Facts

  • A special election is scheduled for November 6, 2018.
  • Voters will decide on four distinct amendments to the Town Charter.
  • The amendments were proposed by the Charter Revision Commission.
  • The Town Council reviewed and approved the final language for the ballot.
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  • The election is conducted in accordance with Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the Town Charter.
  • The election is conducted in accordance with Section 6.03 of the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter.
  • The resolution includes provisions for ballot language, election procedures, and public notice requirements.
  • The resolution includes a severability clause, ensuring that if one part is found invalid, the rest remains in effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the four charter amendments?
The document confirms that four amendments were proposed by the Charter Revision Commission and approved by the Council, but it does not list the specific text of those amendments.
When is the election?
The special election is set for November 6, 2018.

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Multi-jurisdictional compliance

The resolution explicitly ties local election procedures to both the Town Charter and the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter.

Town of Cutler BayMiami-Dade County Home Rule Charter

Connected Entities

Town Council, Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter, Charter Revision Commission and 1 more
OrganizationTown Council“The governing body that approved the amendments for the ballot.”Map →
otherMiami-Dade County Home Rule Charter“The legal framework governing the election procedures.”Map →
OrganizationCharter Revision Commission“The body that proposed the four charter amendments.”Map →
locationTown of Cutler Bay“The municipality holding the special election.”Map →

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