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9 DE Code § 1127. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1127. Local service functions; change in degree of performance; notice requirements [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 1127. Local service functions; change in degree of performance; notice requirements [Effective July 1, 2022]. (a) By August 1 of each year, a municipality shall provide notice to New Castle County if the municipality intends to begin performing, stop performing, or change the degree of performance of a local service function, other than fire protection, during New Castle County's fiscal year beginning the following July 1.  (b) In the notice under subsection (a) of this section, the municipality shall state with specificity which of the following modifications the municipality intends to make to its performance of the local service function:  (1) Initiating performance. (2) Ceasing performance. (3) Changing the degree of performance.  (c) New Castle County may request, and the municipality must provide, additional information that may reasonably be needed to understand the municipality's proposed modification. (d) (1) A municipality must initiate or cease performance of a local service function under § 1102(c) of this title.  (2) A municipality may change the degree of performance of a local service function that the municipality already performs by providing notice to New Castle County under subsection (a) of this section.83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 10;
9 DE Code § 1129. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1129. Local service functions; Local Service Function Review Committee.

§ 1129. Local service functions; Local Service Function Review Committee. (a) New Castle County shall create the Local Service Function Review Committee ( “Committee” ) for the purpose of conducting an annual review of this subpart of this subchapter. The Committee must complete the review no later than August 3.  (b) The Local Service Function Review Committee is comprised of the following representatives:  (1) The Chief Financial Officer, or a designee, who serves as chair. (2) One member of County Council, selected by the County Council. (3) Two members from municipal governments in New Castle County appointed by the County Council from a list of names provided by the Delaware League of Local Governments. (4) One member who is a resident of New Castle County and who owns real property in the unincorporated area of New Castle County, appointed by the County Council.  (c) (1) The chair of the Committee must provide the Committee with administrative support, including the preparation and distribution of meeting notices, agendas, minutes, correspondence, and reports.  (2) a. A quorum of the Committee is a majority of its members. b. Official action by the Committee requires the approval of a quorum of the Committee. c. The Committee may adopt rules necessary for its operation and may create working subcommittees. d. The chair of the Committee may invite individuals with relevant expertise to participate in the Committee's discussions. (d) (1) The Committee shall include all of the following in the annual review under subsection (a):  a. The calculation procedure under § 1126 of this title. b. The New Castle County service percentage or credit percentage process under § 1128 of this title. c. Changes to the service functions that are eligible for an individual LSF tax rate under § 1128 of this title. (2) The Committee's review must include a specific topic under paragraph (d)(1) of this section that is requested by a municipality before June 1 of the current year. (e) The Local Service Function Review Committee must provide an annual report containing a summary of the review conducted under this section and any recommendations for improvements to all members of the County Council, each municipality in New Castle County, all members of the General Assembly who represent New Castle County, and the Division of Research by September 15 of each year.  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 9;
9 DE Code § 1133. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1133. Administration and enforcement of the operating budget ordinance; adoption of operating budget; allocations and allotments; approval of allocations and allotments; revisions.

§ 1133. Administration and enforcement of the operating budget ordinance; adoption of operating budget; allocations and allotments; approval of allocations and allotments; revisions. (a) The adoption of the operating budget ordinance is an appropriation of the sum specified in the budget for the purpose and from the funds indicated. The appropriation is valid only for the year for which it is made, and any part of an appropriation which is not encumbered or expended lapses at the end of the year. (b) Following the adoption of the operating budget ordinance, the Chief Administrative Officer shall determine, with the approval of the County Executive, such allocation or allotment procedures as deemed appropriate for a proper administration of the budget. The head of each office, department, or board shall submit to the Chief Administrative Officer such work programs and requests for allocations and allotments as deemed appropriate for the most efficient and effective operation of each office, department or board. (c) The approval of such allocations and allotments, in the amounts submitted or in amended amounts approved by the County Executive, shall constitute budgetary allocations and allotments which shall be binding upon such office, department, or board, and the Department of Administration shall not approve nor issue any requisition, purchase order, voucher, or check that is not in accordance with such allocation or allotment. (d) The allocations and allotments provided in this section may be altered at the direction of the County Executive. The County Executive shall direct appropriate revisions in allocations and allotments to keep expenditures within the revenues received or anticipated. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1133;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §§  28-31;  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 5;
9 DE Code § 1135. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1135. Administration of the capital budget.

§ 1135. Administration of the capital budget. The Chief Administrative Officer, under the supervision of the County Executive, shall be responsible for the administration of the capital budget as adopted by ordinance. The Chief Administrative Officer shall cause each office, department or board to take necessary action to provide for the prompt and efficient execution of the capital budget. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1135;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  35;  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 4;
9 DE Code § 1136. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1136. Fiscal year.

§ 1136. Fiscal year. The fiscal year of the County shall commence on July 1 of each year and conclude upon June 30 of the following year. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1136;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 4;
9 DE Code § 1137. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1137. Encumbrance defined.

§ 1137. Encumbrance defined. For the purpose of this subchapter, the term “encumbrance” shall mean a commitment for expenditure of an appropriation evidenced by a valid purchase order, similar document or process for the acquisition of supplies, material, work or services. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1137;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  36;  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 4;
9 DE Code § 1138. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1138. Budgets for grants.

§ 1138. Budgets for grants. The County Council may accept federal, state, and private grant funds. The Chief Administrative Officer shall submit to the County Council a budget, which shall not be part of the General Operating Budget or of the Capital Budget, for the expenditure of each such grant. Approval of such a budget shall constitute an appropriation of the sum specified therein for the purpose indicated. Such appropriation shall be considered valid until the funds are expended. The Chief Administrative Officer under the supervision of the County Executive shall be responsible for the administration of grant budgets. 60 Del. Laws, c. 219, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §§  15, 37;  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 4;
9 DE Code § 1142. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1142. Qualifications.

§ 1142. Qualifications. Elected officials of the County Council shall be citizens of the United States and qualified electors of the County. They shall be residents of the district from which they are elected or, in the event of redistricting, of the district as adjusted for at least 1 year prior to their election. Such officials must not be less than 24 years old when elected to office. The County Council shall be the judge of the qualifications of its members. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1142;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §§  15, 38;
9 DE Code § 1143. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1143. Prohibitions.

§ 1143. Prohibitions. Except where authorized by law, no elected official of the County Council shall hold any other county office or employment with the County Council during the term for which such official was elected to the County Council. No former elected official shall hold any compensated appointed county office or employment until 1 year after the expiration of the term for which such official was elected to the County Council. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1143;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §§  15, 39;
9 DE Code § 1144. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1144. Salary.

§ 1144. Salary. The annual salary of elected officials of County Council shall be $30,000 for the president of Council and $27,500 for the other members of Council and may be changed by ordinance or upon a recommendation by the New Castle County Compensation Commission which has been adopted and ordained by County Council, except that no increase shall be effective for any such official whose term will expire within 6 months from the time enactment of such ordinance. Such officials shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1144;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 264, §  5;  57 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  4;  59 Del. Laws, c. 458, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  40;
9 DE Code § 1145. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1145. President of the County Council; President pro tempore.

§ 1145. President of the County Council; President pro tempore. (a) At the general election on November 8, 1966, and each fourth year thereafter, a President of the County Council shall be elected at large from New Castle County, except that if such first general election is in a nonpresidential election year, then the President of the County Council thus elected shall serve a term of 2 years and thereafter shall be elected each fourth year in a presidential election year. The President of the County Council shall preside over meetings of the County Council and shall have the same rights and duties including the right to vote and speak therein as other members. (b) The County Council shall elect by majority vote from among its members a President pro tempore of the county government who shall, during the absence of the President or a vacancy in the office, assume its rights and duties. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1145;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1146. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1146. Powers of County Council.

§ 1146. Powers of County Council. All legislative powers of the County shall be vested in the County Council, except as otherwise provided by this title or other laws of this State, and the County Council shall provide for the exercise thereof and for the performance of all duties and obligations imposed on the County by law. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1146;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1148. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1148. Clerk of County Council.

§ 1148. Clerk of County Council. The County Council shall appoint a Clerk of County Council who shall keep the journal of its proceedings, and perform such other duties as are assigned to the Clerk by this title or by the County Council. The County Council may provide for employees to serve in the office of the Clerk of County Council. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1148;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1149. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1149. Investigations; refusal to obey; penalties.

§ 1149. Investigations; refusal to obey; penalties. (a) The County Council may make investigations into the affairs of the County and the conduct of any county department, office or agency, and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and require the production of pertinent evidence of any kind. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the County Council shall be punishable in accordance with a schedule of fines and imprisonment established by the County Council. In no event shall a fine exceed $500 and an imprisonment shall not exceed 1 year. (b) The Superior Court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over offenses under this section. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1149;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1150. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1150. Procedure.

§ 1150. Procedure. (a) The County Council shall meet regularly at least twice in each month; provided, however, that by vote of a majority of the members of Council, Council may adjourn for not more than 1-month vacation each calendar year. The place, dates and times of regular meetings and the places of special meetings shall be established by the County Council as a part of the rules of procedure adopted for the conduct of its meetings. Special meetings may be held on call of the President of County Council or of a majority of the members of the County Council in accordance with rules adopted as a part of the rules of procedure of the County Council. All meetings shall be public. Official county business transacted by the County Council shall be in the public meetings. (b) The County Council shall determine its own rules and order of business and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings which shall be a public record. (c) Voting, except on procedural motions, shall be by alphabetical roll call and the ayes and nays shall be recorded in the journal. A majority of all members of the County Council shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members in the manner, and subject to the penalties, prescribed by the rules of the County Council. No action of the County Council, except as otherwise provided in this title, shall be valid or binding unless adopted with the concurrence of a majority of all the members of the County Council. (d) Pursuant to the authority granted to the government of New Castle County in § 1101 of this title, the County Council may by ordinance impose upon itself a super-majority voting requirement in addition to any super-majority requirement imposed by state law. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1150;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 131, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 106, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;  72 Del. Laws, c. 432, §  1;
9 DE Code § 1151. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1151. Action required by ordinance.

§ 1151. Action required by ordinance. All actions of the County Council which shall have the force of law shall be by ordinance. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1151;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1153. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1153. Procedure for amendments to Zoning Code.

§ 1153. Procedure for amendments to Zoning Code. (a) All amendments to the Zoning Code shall be by ordinance. Not more than 3 days after the introduction of an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, the County Council shall refer it to the Department of Land Use and the Planning Board for recommendation. (b) Within 45 days the Department of Land Use and the Planning Board shall deliver its recommendation to the County Council who shall again publish the ordinance and establish a time and place at which a public hearing shall be held, provided that the County Council may by its rules and regulations require persons interested in the proposed ordinance to give it advance notice of intent to be heard thereupon. Upon the failure of the Department of Land Use and the Planning Board to deliver its recommendation to the County Council within 45 days, the County Council may proceed as provided in this subsection. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1153;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §§  15, 42;
9 DE Code § 1154. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1154. Procedure for adoption of official map.

§ 1154. Procedure for adoption of official map. (a) At the time of the presentation of the proposed official map or amendments thereto, an ordinance shall be introduced into the County Council for adoption of such map or amendment thereto. (b) Not less than 30 days prior to the adoption of the ordinance, the County Council shall have given notice to the owner of any property affected by any line of a proposed street or any change in the line of any existing street. Such notice shall be by registered mail to the owner of record at the owner's last known address and by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the County. (c) Prior to the adoption of the official map, the County Council shall advise the Department of Transportation of any proposed new street, or of the proposed change in the lines of any existing street. The County Council shall not proceed with the adoption of the ordinance until the Department has approved the proposed new street, or changes in the lines in existing streets, provided that the approval of the Department shall be presumed should the County Council have received no communication to the contrary within 30 days of submission of the proposed new street or change in the lines of existing streets, to the Department. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1154;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1157. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter IV. County Council|§ 1157. Emergency ordinances.

§ 1157. Emergency ordinances. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or the public peace, the County Council may adopt emergency ordinances, but such ordinances may not levy taxes, grant, renew or extend a franchise, or authorize the borrowing of money except to issue emergency notes as provided by law. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form and manner prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing it in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least 5/7 of all of the members of the County Council in office prior to the first Tuesday following the 2004 general election and 1 0/1 3 of all the members of the County Council thereafter shall be required for adoption. After its adoption, the ordinance shall be published and printed as prescribed for other adopted ordinances. It shall become effective upon its adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance, except 1 made for the issuance of emergency notes, shall automatically stand repealed as of the sixty-first day following the date on which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1157;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 569, §  3;  71 Del. Laws, c. 198, §  9;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;  72 Del. Laws, c. 414, §  3;