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FL Stat § 125.61 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part II - Self-Government (Ss. 125.60-125.69)|125.61 - Charter commission.

125.61 Charter commission.—(1) Following the adoption of a resolution by the board of county commissioners or upon the submission of a petition to the county commission signed by at least 15 percent of the qualified electors of the county requesting that a charter commission be established, a charter commission shall be appointed pursuant to subsection (2) within 30 days of the adoption of said resolution or of the filing of said petition.(2) The charter commission shall be composed of an odd number of not less than 11 or more than 15 members. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners of said county or, if so directed in the initiative petition, by the legislative delegation. No member of the Legislature or board of county commissioners shall be a member of the charter commission. Vacancies shall be filled within 30 days in the same manner as the original appointments.History.—s. 2, ch. 69-45; s. 1, ch. 73-290; s. 1, ch. 74-239.
FL Stat § 125.62 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part II - Self-Government (Ss. 125.60-125.69)|125.62 - Charter commission; organization.

125.62 Charter commission; organization.—(1) A charter commission appointed pursuant to s. 125.61 shall meet for the purpose of organization within 30 days after the appointments have been made. The charter commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its membership. Further meetings of the commission shall be held upon the call of the chair or a majority of the members of the commission. All meetings shall be open to the public. A majority of the members of the charter commission shall constitute a quorum. The commission may adopt such other rules for its operations and proceedings as it deems desirable. Members of the commission shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses pursuant to law.(2) Expenses of the charter commission shall be verified by a majority vote of the commission forwarded to the board of county commissioners for payment from the general fund of the county. The charter commission may employ a staff, consult and retain experts, and purchase, lease, or otherwise provide for such supplies, materials, equipment and facilities as it deems necessary and desirable. The board of county commissioners may accept funds, grants, gifts, and services for the charter commission from the state, the Government of the United States, or other sources, public or private.History.—s. 3, ch. 69-45; s. 820, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 125.63 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part II - Self-Government (Ss. 125.60-125.69)|125.63 - Proposal of county charter.

125.63 Proposal of county charter.—The charter commission shall conduct a comprehensive study of the operation of county government and of the ways in which the conduct of county government might be improved or reorganized. Within 18 months of its initial meeting, unless such time is extended by appropriate resolution of the board of county commissioners, the charter commission shall present to the board of county commissioners a proposed charter, upon which it shall have held three public hearings at intervals of not less than 10 nor more than 20 days. At the final hearing the charter commission shall incorporate any amendments it deems desirable, vote upon a proposed charter, and forward said charter to the board of county commissioners for the holding of a referendum election as provided in s. 125.64.History.—s. 3, ch. 69-45; s. 2, ch. 73-290.
FL Stat § 125.64 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part II - Self-Government (Ss. 125.60-125.69)|125.64 - Adoption of charter; dissolution of commission.

125.64 Adoption of charter; dissolution of commission.—(1) Upon submission to the board of county commissioners of a charter by the charter commission, the board of county commissioners shall call a special election to be held not more than 90 nor less than 45 days subsequent to its receipt of the proposed charter, at which special election a referendum of the qualified electors within the county shall be held to determine whether the proposed charter shall be adopted. Notice of the election on the proposed charter shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than 30 nor more than 45 days before the election.(2) If a majority of those voting on the question favor the adoption of the new charter, it shall become effective January 1 of the succeeding year or at such other time as the charter shall provide. Such charter, once adopted by the electors, may be amended only by the electors of the county. The charter shall provide a method for submitting future charter revisions and amendments to the electors of the county.(3) If a majority of the voters disapprove the proposed charter, no new referendum may be held during the next 2 years following the date of such disapproval.(4) Upon acceptance or rejection of the proposed charter by the qualified electors, the charter commission will be dissolved, and all property of the charter commission will thereupon become the property of the county.History.—s. 4, ch. 69-45.
FL Stat § 125.67 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part II - Self-Government (Ss. 125.60-125.69)|125.67 - Limitation on subject and matter embraced in ordinances; amendments; enacting clause.

125.67 Limitation on subject and matter embraced in ordinances; amendments; enacting clause.—Every ordinance shall embrace but one subject and matter properly connected therewith, and the subject shall be briefly expressed in the title. No ordinance shall be revised or amended by reference to its title only. Ordinances to revise or amend shall set out in full the revised or amended section, subsection, or paragraph of a subsection. The enacting clause of every ordinance shall read: “Be It Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of   County:”History.—s. 2, ch. 69-32.
FL Stat § 125.68 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part II - Self-Government (Ss. 125.60-125.69)|125.68 - Codification of ordinances; exceptions; public record.

125.68 Codification of ordinances; exceptions; public record.—(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), counties shall maintain a current codification of all ordinances. Such codification shall be published annually by the board of county commissioners.(b) Any comprehensive plan, or amendment to such plan, adopted by ordinance pursuant to s. 163.3184, is exempt from codification and annual publication requirements if the board of county commissioners determines that the text of the comprehensive plan, or an amendment to such plan, or any associated maps, diagrams, or charts cannot be published in a reasonable manner according to the county’s established method of publication. Factors which may be considered in determining reasonableness of publication include the cost of publication, changes that are required in the method of publication, the number of documents in the comprehensive plan or amendment, and how frequently a plan is amended. This paragraph does not prohibit the adoption or incorporation by reference of a comprehensive plan, or amendment to such plan, in order to enact the plan or amendment by ordinance.(c) The following ordinances are exempt from codification and annual publication requirements:1. Any development agreement, or amendment to such agreement, adopted by ordinance pursuant to ss. 163.3220-163.3243.2. Any development order, or amendment to such order, adopted by ordinance pursuant to s. 380.06(4).(d) Any ordinance that is exempt from codification and annual publication requirements must be recorded in a book kept for that purpose and maintained by the clerk of the board of county commissioners. The existence and location of such records shall be noted in any ordinance that adopts a comprehensive plan, development order, development agreement, or an amendment to any such plan, order, or agreement. The existence and location of such records shall also be noted in any ordinance that establishes procedures or requirements for development orders or development agreements.(2) All ordinances shall be public records, and copies of such ordinances shall be available to the public. A reasonable charge may be made for the provision of copies, but such charges shall not exceed the actual costs incidental to providing such copies.History.—s. 3, ch. 69-32; s. 2, ch. 90-152; s. 6, ch. 2018-158.
FL Stat § 125.70 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part III - County Administration (Ss. 125.70-125.74)|125.70 - Short title.

125.70 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “County Administration Law of 1974.”History.—s. 1, ch. 74-193.
FL Stat § 125.71 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part III - County Administration (Ss. 125.70-125.74)|125.71 - Purpose.

125.71 Purpose.—It is the legislative intent that it is necessary to authorize a form of county administration that best assures an adequate and efficient provision of services to the citizens in this state, that provides for coordinated administration of county departments to better protect the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life of the residents in each of the more urbanized counties, and that places in the hands of a county administrator the multitude of details which must necessarily arise from the operation of a county as a unit of local government and, thus, enables the board of county commissioners to perform freely, without unnecessary interruption, its fundamental intended purpose of making policies within the framework of law applicable to county government in this state. It is the further legislative intent to provide a formula and structure for the economic and efficient conduct of county affairs by making the county administrator established by this act responsible for handling of all things necessary to accomplish and bring to fruition the policies established by the board of county commissioners.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-193.
FL Stat § 125.72 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part III - County Administration (Ss. 125.70-125.74)|125.72 - Application of the part.

125.72 Application of the part.—The provisions of this part may apply to any county in this state which has not adopted a charter form of county government upon passage of a county ordinance by the governing body of such county expressly adopting this part.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-193.
FL Stat § 125.73 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part III - County Administration (Ss. 125.70-125.74)|125.73 - County administrator; appointment, qualifications, compensation.

125.73 County administrator; appointment, qualifications, compensation.—(1) Each county to which this part applies shall appoint a county administrator, who shall be the administrative head of the county and shall be responsible for the administration of all departments of the county government which the board of county commissioners has authority to control pursuant to this act, the general laws of Florida, or other applicable legislation.(2) The county administrator shall be qualified by administrative and executive experience and ability to serve as the chief administrator of the county. He or she shall be appointed by an affirmative vote of not less than three members of the board of county commissioners and may be removed at any time by an affirmative vote, upon notice, of not less than three members of the board, after a hearing if such be requested by the county administrator. The administrator need not be a resident of the county at the time of appointment, but during his or her tenure in office shall reside within the county.(3) The compensation of the administrator shall be fixed by the board of county commissioners unless otherwise provided by law.(4) The office of county administrator shall be deemed vacant if the incumbent moves his or her residence from the county or is, by death, illness, or other casualty, unable to continue in office. A vacancy in the office shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The board of county commissioners may appoint an acting administrator in the case of vacancy or temporary absence or disability until a successor has been appointed and qualified or the administrator returns.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-193; s. 821, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 125.80 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part IV - Optional County Charters (Ss. 125.80-125.88)|125.80 - Short title.

125.80 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Optional County Charter Law.”History.—s. 2, ch. 74-193.
FL Stat § 125.81 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part IV - Optional County Charters (Ss. 125.80-125.88)|125.81 - Definitions.

125.81 Definitions.—As used in this part, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except when the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) “County charter” means the charter by which county government in this state may exercise all powers of local self-government not inconsistent with general law and as adopted by a vote of the electors of the county.(2) “Form of county government” is that form adopted by the electors providing for the operation of a county government operating under a charter which shall be provided in the charter.(3) “Officer” means all officials of county government operating under a charter which shall be provided in the charter.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-193.
FL Stat § 125.82 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part IV - Optional County Charters (Ss. 125.80-125.88)|125.82 - Charter adoption by ordinance.

125.82 Charter adoption by ordinance.—(1) As a supplemental and alternative way to the provisions of ss. 125.60-125.64, inclusive, the board of county commissioners may propose by ordinance a charter consistent with the provisions of this part and provide for a special election pursuant to the procedures established in s. 101.161(1) with notice published as provided in s. 100.342. The time period provided in s. 125.64 does not apply to the proposal of a charter by ordinance under this section.(2) Any charter proposed under this section which was adopted by vote of the electors at an election conducted and noticed in conformance with the requirements of ss. 100.342 and 101.161(1) is hereby ratified.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-193; ss. 1, 2, ch. 88-38.
FL Stat § 125.83 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part IV - Optional County Charters (Ss. 125.80-125.88)|125.83 - County charters; general provisions.

125.83 County charters; general provisions.—(1) A county charter may prescribe one of the optional forms of government herein authorized, and shall clearly define the responsibility for legislative and executive functions in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.(2) The county charter shall require all elective offices to be filled only by qualified voters of the county. All appointed offices may be filled by nonresidents of the county; however, the charter may require that, upon appointment, such officers shall reside in the county during their tenure in office.(3) The county charter shall define “vacancy in office” and provide methods for filling such vacancy.(4) The county charter shall provide that the salaries of all county officers shall be provided by ordinance and shall not be lowered during an officer’s term in office.(5) The county charter shall provide a schedule for the transfer of governmental functions into the charter form of government as adopted.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-193.
FL Stat § 125.84 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part IV - Optional County Charters (Ss. 125.80-125.88)|125.84 - County charters; optional forms.

125.84 County charters; optional forms.—Any county desiring to adopt a county charter shall provide for one of the following optional forms of government:(1) COUNTY EXECUTIVE FORM.—The county executive form shall provide for governance by an elected board of commissioners and an elected county executive and such other officers as may be duly elected or appointed pursuant to the charter. The elected county executive shall exercise the executive responsibilities assigned by the charter and shall, in addition, approve each ordinance by signing it or allowing it to become approved without signature by failing to veto it or may veto any ordinance by returning it to the clerk of the board within 10 days of passage with a written statement of his or her objections. If two-thirds of the members of the board present and voting and constituting a quorum shall, upon reconsideration, vote for the ordinance, the executive’s veto shall be overridden and the ordinance shall become law in 10 days or at such other time as may be provided in the ordinance or by resolution of the board, without the executive’s signature.(2) COUNTY MANAGER FORM.—The county manager form shall provide for governance by an elected board of commissioners and an appointed county manager and such other officers as may be duly elected or appointed pursuant to the charter. The county manager shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the board and shall exercise the executive responsibilities assigned by the charter.(3) COUNTY CHAIR-ADMINISTRATOR PLAN.—The county chair-administrator plan shall provide for governance by an elected board of commissioners, presided over by an elected chair who shall vote only in case of tie, and an appointed county administrator and such other officers as may be duly elected or appointed pursuant to the charter. The county administrator shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the chair. The chair shall exercise, in conjunction with the administrator, the executive responsibilities assigned by the charter.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-193; s. 823, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 125.85 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part IV - Optional County Charters (Ss. 125.80-125.88)|125.85 - County charters; executive responsibilities.

125.85 County charters; executive responsibilities.—The executive responsibilities and power of the county shall be assigned to, and vested in, the appropriate executive officer, pursuant to the optional form adopted under s. 125.83, and shall consist of the following powers and duties:(1) Report annually, or more often if necessary, to the board of commissioners and to the citizens on the state of the county, the work of the previous year, recommendations for action or programs for improvement of the county, and the welfare of its residents;(2) Prepare and submit to the board for its consideration and adoption an annual operating budget, a capital budget, and a capital program; establish the schedules and procedures to be followed by all county departments, offices, and agencies in connection therewith; and supervise and administer all phases of the budgetary process;(3) Administer and carry out the directives and policies of the board of county commissioners and enforce all orders, resolutions, ordinances, and regulations of the board, the county charter, and all applicable general law, to assure that they are faithfully executed;(4) Supervise the care and custody of all county property, institutions, and agencies;(5) Supervise the collection of revenues, audit and control all disbursements and expenditures, and prepare a complete account of all expenditures;(6) Review, analyze, and forecast trends of county services and finances and programs of all boards, commissions, agencies, and other county bodies and report and recommend thereon to the board;(7) Develop, install, and maintain centralized budgeting, personnel, legal, and purchasing procedures as may be authorized by the administrative code;(8) Negotiate contracts, bonds, or other instruments for the county, subject to board approval; make recommendations concerning the nature and location of county improvements; and execute services determined by the board;(9) Assure that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the county or its inhabitants in any statute, franchise, or other contract are faithfully kept and performed;(10) Supervise, direct, and control all county administrative departments;(11) Appoint, with the advice and consent of the board, all appointed departmental heads, who shall serve at his or her pleasure, and employ, pursuant to appropriation and the administrative code, such personnel as necessary to administer county functions and services;(12) Order, at his or her discretion, any agency under his or her jurisdiction as specified in the administrative code to undertake any task for any other agency on a temporary basis if he or she deems it necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the county government to do so; and(13) Any other power or duty which may be assigned by county charter or by ordinance or resolution of the board.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-193; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 824, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 125.86 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 125 - County Government|Part IV - Optional County Charters (Ss. 125.80-125.88)|125.86 - County charters; legislative responsibilities.

125.86 County charters; legislative responsibilities.—The legislative responsibilities and power of the county shall be assigned to, and vested in, the board of county commissioners and shall consist of the following powers and duties:(1) Advise and consent to all appointments by the executive for which board confirmation is specified;(2) Adopt or enact, in accordance with the procedures provided by general law, ordinances and resolutions it deems necessary and proper for the good governance of the county;(3) Appoint a clerk to the board who shall serve at its pleasure and keep the records and minutes of the board;(4) Approve the annual operating and capital budgets and any long-term capital or financial program;(5) Conduct continuing studies in the operation of county programs and services and take action on programs for improvement of the county and the welfare of its residents;(6) Adopt, and amend as necessary, a county administrative code to govern the operation of the county;(7) Adopt, pursuant to the provisions of the charter, such ordinances of countywide force and effect as are necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents. It is the specific legislative intent to recognize that a county charter may properly determine that certain governmental areas are more conducive to uniform countywide enforcement and may provide the county government powers in relation to those areas as recognized and as may be amended from time to time by the people of that county; and(8) All other powers of local self-government not inconsistent with general law as recognized by the Constitution and laws of the state and which have not been limited by the county charter.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-193.