Qualifications, election, terms, compensation.
Jacksonville Charter, art. 8, § 8.02
in effectSection 8.02. - Qualifications, election, terms, compensation.
The sheriff shall be a qualified elector of and reside in Duval County, and shall have resided in and been a qualified elector of Duval County for at least 183 consecutive days immediately before the date on which he or she qualifies to run for the office of sheriff. The sheriff shall be elected by the qualified electors of Duval County for a period of 4 years and shall assume office on the first day of July following his or her election and serve until his or her successor is elected and qualified. The sheriff shall devote his or her entire time to the performance of the duties of his or her office and shall hold no other public office or public employment except that he or she may be a notary public or a member of the armed forces. The compensation of the sheriff shall be fixed by the city council.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 69-1175; Ord. 79-821-516, § 3; Laws of Fla., Ch. 92-341, § 1)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CHRELA_PTACHLACHJAFL_ART8SH_S8.02QUELTECOFetched: 10/27/2026