Source: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title9/c003/sc02/
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TITLE 9 - CHAPTER 3. County Governments Generally - Subchapter II. County Governments
§ 330 § 331 § 332 § 333 § 334 § 335 § 336 § 337 § 338 § 339 § 340 § 341 § 342 § 343 § 344 § 345 § 346 § 347 § 348 § 349
(a) The county government of each county shall:
(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, have the direction, management and control of the business and finances of the respective counties; and
(2) Have full and complete jurisdiction over all matters and things now or hereafter vested by law in the county governments of the respective counties, or in, or appertaining to, the office of the county governing officials of each county; and
(3) Have and exercise every power, privilege, right and duty which belongs and appertains to the county governments of the respective counties, or to the office of the county governing officials of the county; and
(4) Have the power and authority to impose and collect by ordinance a tax upon the transfer of real property situate within unincorporated areas of the county, subject to the conditions and limitations provided in § 8102 of this title.
(b) The county governments of the several counties shall take care that:
(1) The affairs of the respective counties are administered with efficiency and economy; and
(2) The officers and employees of the counties, chosen and appointed by the county governments, shall faithfully perform the duties imposed upon them.
(c) The county governments shall enact no law or regulation prohibiting, restricting or licensing the ownership, transfer, possession or transportation of firearms or components of firearms or ammunition except that the discharge of a firearm may be regulated; provided any law, ordinance or regulation incorporates the justification defenses as found in Title 11 of the Delaware Code.
(d) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this section, county governments may adopt ordinances regulating the possession of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, or explosives in police stations and county buildings which contain all of the provisions contained in this subsection. Any ordinance adopted by a county government regulating possession of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, or explosives in police stations or county buildings shall require that all areas where possession is restricted are clearly identified by a conspicuous sign posted at each entrance to the restricted areas. The sign may also specify that persons in violation may be denied entrance to the building or be ordered to leave the building. Any ordinance adopted by county governments relating to possession in police stations or county buildings shall also state that any person who immediately foregoes entry or immediately exits such building due to the possession of a firearm, ammunition, components of firearms, or explosives shall not be guilty of violating the ordinance. County governments may establish penalties for any intentional violation of such ordinance as deemed necessary to protect public safety. An ordinance adopted by the county government shall not prevent the following in county buildings or police stations:
(1) Possession of firearms, components of firearms, and ammunition or explosives by law-enforcement officers;
(2) Law-enforcement agencies receiving shipments or delivery of firearms, components of firearms, ammunition or explosives;
(3) Law-enforcement agencies conducting firearms safety and training programs;
(4) Law-enforcement agencies from conducting firearm or ammunition public safety programs, donation, amnesty, or any other similar programs in police stations or municipal buildings;
(6) Carrying firearms and ammunition by persons who hold a valid license pursuant to either § 1441 or § 1441A of Title 11 so long as the firearm remains concealed except for inadvertent display or for self-defense or defense of others;
(e) For the purposes of this section, “county building” means a building where a county government entity meets in its official capacity or containing the offices of elected officials and of public employees actively engaged in performing governmental business but excluding any parking facility; provided, however, that if such building is not a county-owned or -leased building, such building shall be considered a county building for the purposes of this section only during the time such government entity is meeting in or occupying such a building.
22 Del. Laws, c. 54, § 5; Code 1915, §§ 1018, 1048; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 4; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 17; 40 Del. Laws, c. 126, § 6; Code 1935, §§ 1153, 1219, 1230; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 341; 65 Del. Laws, c. 133, § 2; 67 Del. Laws, c. 415, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 166, § 1.;
21 Del. Laws, c. 22, § 5; 22 Del. Laws, c. 50, § 5; 22 Del. Laws, c. 54, § 5; Code 1915, §§ 1018, 1040, 1049; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 6; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 5; 40 Del. Laws, c. 126, § 6; Code 1935, §§ 1152, 1186, 1196; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 307.;
§ 332 Traveling expenses [Repealed].
33 Del. Laws, c. 72, § 3; Code 1935, § 1154; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 310; 71 Del. Laws, c. 401, § 4; repealed by 78 Del. Laws, c. 249, § 1, eff. June 5, 2012.;
§ 333 Oath of office.
Code 1852, § 65; Code 1915, §§ 1047, 1055; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 3; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 7; Code 1935, § 1223; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 311.;
§ 334 Organization meeting; election of president.
(a) The governing bodies of the respective counties shall meet for organization on the first Tuesday in January following the biennial general election, or on the date specified by ordinance in the respective county.
(b) After taking the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution, each governing body shall elect 1 of its members to be president. In New Castle County the President of County Council shall be elected by a county wide ballot.
21 Del. Laws, c. 22, § 5; 22 Del. Laws, c. 50, § 3; 22 Del. Laws, c. 54, § 5; Code 1915, §§ 1015, 1038, 1047; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 3; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 7; 40 Del. Laws, c. 126, § 3; Code 1935, §§ 1149, 1188, 1198; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 312; 71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §§ 5, 6.;
§ 335 Regular meetings [Repealed].
Repealed by 65 Del. Laws, c. 450, § 1, effective July 8, 1986.
§ 336 Special meetings.
(a) Special meetings of any governing body may be held at the direction of its president or any 2 members.
(b) The clerk of the peace shall notify each elected official of a county governing body of any special meeting. In New Castle County the Clerk of Council shall notify all members of County Council of any special meeting.
(c) Special meetings shall be held at the usual place of meeting. Any lawful business may be transacted at a special meeting. In New Castle County special meetings may be held at any public location in New Castle County in accordance with Council rules.
Code 1852, § 69; 16 Del. Laws, c. 315, § 1; Code 1915, §§ 1016, 1047, 1057; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 3; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 7; 40 Del. Laws, c. 126, § 4; Code 1935, §§ 1150, 1222; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 314; 71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §§ 7, 8.;
§ 337 Quorum [Repealed].
Repealed by 65 Del. Laws, c. 450, § 2, effective July 8, 1986.
§ 338 Adjournment.
Code 1915, §§ 1016, 1047, 1057; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 3; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 7; 40 Del. Laws, c. 126, § 4; Code 1935, §§ 1150, 1220; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 316.;
§ 339 Rules.
21 Del. Laws, c. 22, § 5; 22 Del. Laws, c. 50, § 3; 22 Del. Laws, c. 54, § 5; Code 1915, §§ 1015, 1038, 1047; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 3; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 7; 40 Del. Laws, c. 126, § 3; Code 1935, §§ 1149, 1188, 1198; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 317.;
§ 340 Attorneys for governing body.
Code 1915, § 1054; Code 1935, § 1218; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 318.;
§ 341 Bailiffs to governing body; constables.
Code 1852, § 107; Code 1915, § 1073; Code 1935, § 1229; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 319.;
§ 342 Fiscal year for counties and county agencies.
(a) The fiscal year of the governing body of each county shall begin on July 1 of each calendar year and end on June 30 of the succeeding calendar year.
(b) All county departments, bureaus, divisions, offices, boards, commissions, and other agencies, supported entirely or in part by the governing body of any county, shall have the same fiscal year as that of the governing body.
45 Del. Laws, c. 119, §§ 1, 2; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 320.;
§ 343 Form of accounts and warrants.
Code 1852, § 106; Code 1915, § 1072; Code 1915, § 1052A; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 9; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 26; Code 1935, § 1225; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 372.;
§ 344 Rejection and forfeiture of assigned claims.
Code 1852, § 117; Code 1915, § 1077; Code 1935, § 1243; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 373.;
§ 345 Dealing in county warrants by elected officials.
22 Del. Laws, c. 273, § 4; Code 1915, § 1024; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 9; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 19; Code 1935, § 1221; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 374.;
§ 346 Gifts or rebates; penalty.
22 Del. Laws, c. 273, § 7; Code 1915, §§ 1027, 1052A; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 9; Code 1935, § 1228; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 375; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;
§ 347 Investigation; power to compel attendance of witnesses and to administer oaths.
(a) The county government may summon and compel the attendance of any witnesses deemed necessary by the elected officials of the county governing body to give information relative to their duties.
(b) Any such elected official may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the governing body.
Code 1915, § 1073; 28 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 4; 31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 17; Code 1935, §§ 1229, 1230; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 342.;
§ 348 Annual audit; qualifications and selection of auditors.
(a) The county government shall procure the services of 1 or more certified public accountants to audit the accounts of the county at the end of its fiscal year.
(b) Every certified public accountant employed under subsection (a) of this section shall be certified under the laws of Delaware or under the laws of some state having substantially the same qualifications for the certification of public accountants as are required by the laws of Delaware. The county government shall contract with a certified public accountant or certified public accountants, after first giving notice by newspaper advertisement or otherwise of the contemplated employment, and shall thereafter select the lowest responsible bidder for the purpose of carrying out the requirements of this section. The county government may appropriate reasonable sums from the general funds of the county for the payments to the certified public accountants for auditing the county books.
38 Del. Laws, c. 71, §§ 1-3; Code 1935, §§ 1254-1256; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 344; 50 Del. Laws, c. 343, § 1.;
§ 349 Public advertising and notices.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, public advertising and notices by any county in the State of any nature may include use of the State’s electronic procurement advertising system required by § 6902(10) of Title 29 or other website allowing for the electronic posting of local government bid opportunities, and the website designed pursuant to §§ 10004(e)(4), 10115(b) and 10124(1) of Title 29.
78 Del. Laws, c. 288, § 9; 82 Del. Laws, c. 36, § 1.;