"We, the people
of Sarasota County, Florida, hereby avail ourselves of the  
opportunity to adopt a Home Rule Charter in accordance with the
Constitution and the General Laws of the State of Florida."

                                                        Article 1, Section 1.1


Sarasota County's Charter is our Constitution!

The Home Rule Charter of Sarasota County was initially established
and voted upon by the voters of Sarasota County in 1971.  The
original Charter was replaced in 1980 and, since its adoption, has
been modified through Charter Amendments 13 times by the voters of
Sarasota County.

What is the Charter Review Board?

The Charter Review Board is the body of elected officials whose sole
responsibility is to act as "custodians" of our Charter.  They are
charged with the responsibility of overseeing the Charter of Sarasota
County and making recommendations to the County Commission -
and the voters of Sarasota County - of changes that may improve our
system of government.
What is the Charter?
Bryan K. Worthington
Sarasota County Charter Review Board, District #3
Democrat