Sarasota County Charter
Sarasota County, Florida, has been governed by the Charter since 1971. The County Charter is like its constitution—it grants our citizens and citizen-elected officials control over local and regional issues. This control evolves in response to the needs of our community, under the guidance of the Charter Review Board.
The Official Sarasota County Charter
Official Compilation of the Sarasota County Charter is Certified as True and Accurate by Karen E. Rushing, Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Sarasota, Florida.
Charter Review Board
The Charter Review Board is an elected body of 10 members, two members from each of the five county commission districts, who serve staggered terms of four years. The Charter Review Board reviews and proposes changes to the Sarasota County Charter, which are submitted to referendum in accordance with the provisions of Article VII of the Charter. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Charter Review Board members is required to submit amendments to referendum.
Members are elected countywide by voters of Sarasota County at the General Election and take office on the second Tuesday following the General Election. They serve without compensation.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Charter Review Board