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9 DE Code § 1101A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter I. Powers of the Government of New Castle County|§ 1101A. Definitions [Effective until July 1, 2022].

§ 1101A. Definitions [Effective until July 1, 2022]. For purposes of this chapter, beginning for the fiscal year 2023 budget:  (1) “Chief Financial Officer” means the Chief Financial Officer of New Castle County or a designee. (2) “Fire protection” means the prevention and extinguishment of fires; maintenance of apparatus and equipment, including ambulances, rescue trucks, aerial, or platform trucks and rescue boats; provision of basic life support; and operation of stations. (3) a. “Local service function” or “LSF” means a local governmental service, or a group of closely allied governmental services, that is all of the following:  1. A service for which, New Castle County or any municipality, as distinguished from the State, has a primary responsibility for provision and financing, under the Constitution, Code, or judicial decision.  2. Performed or financially supported by New Castle County and by at least 1 municipality, in whole or in part, instead of New Castle County.  3. Funded by New Castle County, in whole or in part, through property tax revenue. b. “Local service function” or “LSF” may include any of the following:  1. Planning and zoning, including subdivision regulations. 2. Adoption and enforcement of ordinances for the protection of persons and property from hazards in the use, occupancy, condition, alteration, maintenance, repair, sanitation, removal, and demolition of buildings, structures, and appurtenant grounds; the operation of equipment; and outdoor signs, including codes and regulations for any of the following:  A. Zoning. B. Building. C. Plumbing. D. Property maintenance. 3. Programs for redevelopment, affordable housing, and urban renewal. 4. Parks and park related activities and recreational programs. 5. Police protection. 6. Fire protection. 7. 9-1-1 communications. 8. Animal control. 9. Public works, including maintenance and operation of sanitary and storm sewers, drainage systems, sewage disposal facilities, and refuse disposal facilities, including trash and garbage collection disposal. 10. Lighting of streets, roads, alleys, and other public places. 11. Maintenance and operation of the water supply system. 12. Library system. (4) “Municipality” means a municipal corporation located within New Castle County and incorporated by an act of the General Assembly. (5) “New Castle County service percentage” means the degree to which New Castle County provides a local service function within a municipality, determined by subtracting the degree to which a municipality provides the local service function from 100%. The New Castle County service percentage in the unincorporated area equals 100%.83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 1;
9 DE Code § 1101A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter I. Powers of the Government of New Castle County|§ 1101A. Definitions [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 1101A. Definitions [Effective July 1, 2022]. For purposes of this chapter:  (1) “Chief Financial Officer” means the Chief Financial Officer of New Castle County or a designee.  (2) “Fire protection” means the prevention and extinguishment of fires; maintenance of apparatus and equipment, including ambulances, rescue trucks, aerial, or platform trucks and rescue boats; provision of basic life support; and operation of stations.  (3) a. “Local service function” or “LSF” means a local governmental service, or a group of closely allied governmental services, that is all of the following:  1. A service for which, New Castle County or any municipality, as distinguished from the State, has a primary responsibility for provision and financing, under the Constitution, Code, or judicial decision.  2. Performed or financially supported by New Castle County and by at least 1 municipality, in whole or in part, instead of New Castle County.  3. Funded by New Castle County, in whole or in part, through property tax revenue.  b. “Local service function” or “LSF” may include any of the following:  1. Planning and zoning, including subdivision regulations.  2. Adoption and enforcement of ordinances for the protection of persons and property from hazards in the use, occupancy, condition, alteration, maintenance, repair, sanitation, removal, and demolition of buildings, structures, and appurtenant grounds; the operation of equipment; and outdoor signs, including codes and regulations for any of the following:  A. Zoning.  B. Building.  C. Plumbing.  D. Property maintenance.  3. Programs for redevelopment, affordable housing, and urban renewal.  4. Parks and park related activities and recreational programs.  5. Police protection.  6. Fire protection.  7. 9-1-1 communications.  8. Animal control.  9. Public works, including maintenance and operation of sanitary and storm sewers, drainage systems, sewage disposal facilities, and refuse disposal facilities, including trash and garbage collection disposal.  10. Lighting of streets, roads, alleys, and other public places.  11. Maintenance and operation of the water supply system.  12. Library system.  (4) “Municipality” means a municipal corporation located within New Castle County and incorporated by an act of the General Assembly.  (5) “New Castle County service percentage” means the degree to which New Castle County provides a local service function within a municipality, determined by subtracting the degree to which a municipality provides the local service function from 100%. The New Castle County service percentage in the unincorporated area equals 100%. 83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 10;
9 DE Code § 1103. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter I. Powers of the Government of New Castle County|§ 1103. Exercise of powers.

§ 1103. Exercise of powers. All powers of the government of New Castle County shall be carried into execution as provided by this title or by other law of this State or if this title or other law of this State makes no such provision, as provided by ordinance or resolution of the County Council of New Castle County. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1103;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1111. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1111. Election and term.

§ 1111. Election and term. (a) At the first general election in November following May 26, 1965, and each fourth year thereafter, a County Executive shall be elected at large from New Castle County, except that if such first general election is in a nonpresidential election year, then the County Executive thus elected shall serve a term of 2 years and thereafter shall be elected each fourth year in a presidential election year. He or she shall take office on the first Tuesday in January following his or her election. He or she shall serve no more than 2 consecutive terms of 4 years each, not counting any partial terms he or she may serve as a result of vacancy in the office of County Executive or as a result of his or her election to a term of 2 years as aforesaid. Following any 2 consecutive 4 year terms served by the County Executive, he or she may again hold the office provided that a 4 year term has intervened since he or she last held the office. (b) The County Executive shall be the chief executive officer of the County. The County Executive shall be responsible to the people of the County for the executive and administrative work of the County. The County Executive shall be recognized as the head of the County Council for all ceremonial purposes, the purposes of military law, and the acceptance of service of civil process. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1111;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1112. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1112. Qualifications.

§ 1112. Qualifications. The County Executive shall be a citizen of the United States, a qualified elector of New Castle County, and shall have been a resident of New Castle County for at least 5 years immediately preceding his or her election. Removal from the County as a resident shall be construed as vacating the office of County Executive. The County Executive shall be no less than 27 years old when elected to the office of County Executive. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1112;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
9 DE Code § 1113. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1113. Compensation.

§ 1113. Compensation. The annual salary of the County Executive shall not be less than $67,000 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. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1113;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 493, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  16;
9 DE Code § 1115. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1115. Absence or disability.

§ 1115. Absence or disability. During the temporary absence or disability of the County Executive, the Chief Administrative Officer shall act as County Executive and may sign contracts or other legal papers or instruments which the County Executive is authorized to sign. The County Executive shall designate, in writing, a head of a county department who shall act as County Executive during the temporary absence or disability of both the County Executive and the Chief Administrative Officer. The Acting County Executive may sign contracts or other legal papers or instruments which the County Executive is authorized to sign. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1115;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;
9 DE Code § 1116. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1116. Powers and duties.

§ 1116. Powers and duties. The County Executive shall:  (1) See that the duties and responsibilities of the executive and administrative agencies of the County are properly performed and that the work of the county offices, departments, and agencies is properly coordinated; (2) See that the laws of the State required to be administered by the County, the provisions of this title, ordinances, and regulations of the County are enforced; (3) Make appointments to positions for which the County Executive has appointing authority and to other positions for which no appointing authority is prescribed; (4) Except as otherwise provided in this title, shall remove or suspend at his or her pleasure any person whom the County Executive may appoint to a position of trust or emolument; (5) Receive and examine complaints made against any officer or employee for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office; (6) Have full authority to examine the books, papers, records, accounts, moneys, securities and property of the County in the possession of all offices, departments, or boards which the County Executive supervises, and may in the County Executive's discretion delegate such authority to 1 or more competent persons; (7) Require the fiscal officers of the County to make such special audits, investigations, or examinations as the County Executive may deem appropriate; (8) Require of officers, departments, or agencies under the County Executive's supervision the submission of any reports the County Executive deems appropriate; (9) Sign all contracts, bonds, or other instruments requiring the assent of the County, except those which other officers are authorized by this title or by the County Council under this title, to sign; (10) Administer oaths necessary or appropriate for the performance of the County Executive's duties; (11) Prepare and submit to the County Council, and execute after adoption, the annual budget, capital program, and capital budget; (12) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance or by law.9 Del. C. 1953, §  1116;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1117. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1117. Performance of functions by contract.

§ 1117. Performance of functions by contract. Whenever in this title any function or duty is assigned to any officer, department or board for performance, such officer, department or board may perform such function by contract to the extent authorized in writing by the County Executive. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1117;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;
9 DE Code § 1118. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1118. Civil defense.

§ 1118. Civil defense. The County Executive shall by rule provide for the organization and performance of such civil defense functions as shall from time to time be performed by the County. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1118;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;
9 DE Code § 1119. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1119. Communications between County Executive and County Council.

§ 1119. Communications between County Executive and County Council. The County Executive, orally or in writing, may present messages, information, and recommendations to the County Council. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1119;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  15;
9 DE Code § 1120. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1120. Power to appoint Chief Administrative Officer and Department Directors.

§ 1120. Power to appoint Chief Administrative Officer and Department Directors. (a) The County Executive shall appoint a Chief Administrative Officer who shall serve at the pleasure of the County Executive. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be qualified by education, training and experience for the duties to be performed. (b) The County Executive, with the advice and consent of the County Council, shall appoint the General Manager of Land Use, the General Manager of Special Services, the General Manager of Community Services, the Chief Procurement Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Human Resources Officer, the County Attorney, as well as the heads of any subsequently created departments, who shall each serve at the pleasure of the County Executive. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of state or county law, on February 9, 2005, any persons then serving in any of the positions enumerated in this section shall cease to be classified service members of the New Castle County Merit System, but may thereafter continue to serve at the pleasure of the County Executive. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1120;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 336, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  17;  75 Del. Laws, c. 9, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 132, § 1;
9 DE Code § 1121. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1121. Powers and duties of Chief Administrative Officer.

§ 1121. Powers and duties of Chief Administrative Officer. (a) The Chief Administrative Officer shall assist the County Executive with duties and responsibilities and, subject to the policies and directives of the County Executive, shall have general supervision over the executive, administrative and operational departments of the County. (b) The Chief Administrative Officer, on behalf of the County Executive, shall prepare the annual operating budget, capital program, and capital budget as provided by this chapter. The Chief Administrative Officer shall supervise the execution of the budgets and prepare reports and information concerning the status of the financial and other affairs of the County which will keep the County Executive, County Council and the public informed as to all offices, departments, and agencies receiving appropriations from the County Treasury. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  1121;  55 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §§  15, 18, 19;
9 DE Code § 1122. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter II. County Executive|§ 1122. County executive restructuring power.

§ 1122. County executive restructuring power. The County Executive of New Castle County shall have the power to merge, establish, rename, and modify departments, boards, agencies, commissions, and offices of the county and may prescribe the functions and management systems of all departments, boards, agencies, commissions and offices of the county, subject to approval of County Council. The authority granted pursuant to this section shall supersede any conflicting provisions within this title. 71 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  20;  75 Del. Laws, c. 9, §  2;
9 DE Code § 1125. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1125. Local service functions; New Castle County property tax rates in municipalities [Effective until July 1, 2022].

§ 1125. Local service functions; New Castle County property tax rates in municipalities [Effective until July 1, 2022]. (a) Beginning for the fiscal year 2023 budget, in determining the New Castle County property tax rate for real property in a municipality, New Castle County shall consider the degree that a local service function is fully or partially performed or financially supported by the municipality instead of New Castle County under §§  1102 and 1128 of this title.  (b) Beginning for the fiscal year 2023 budget, New Castle County shall establish a property tax rate for real property in a municipality based on the degree of any local service function fully or partially performed or financially supported by the municipality instead of New Castle County under §§  1102 and 1128 of this title.  (c) A property tax rate for real property in a municipality does not have to be either of the following:  (1) The same as a property tax rate for property located in other municipalities or in the unincorporated area of New Castle County.  (2) The same as a property tax rate set in a prior year. (d) New Castle County may divide a local service function into subcategories on forms used under § 1128 of this title. A subcategory of a local service function constitutes a local service function. 83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 3;
9 DE Code § 1125. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1125. Local service functions; New Castle County property tax rates in municipalities [Effective July 1, 2022].

§ 1125. Local service functions; New Castle County property tax rates in municipalities [Effective July 1, 2022]. (a) In determining the New Castle County property tax rate for real property in a municipality, New Castle County shall consider the degree that a local service function is fully or partially performed or financially supported by the municipality instead of New Castle County under § 1102 of this title. (b) New Castle County shall establish a property tax rate for real property in a municipality based on the degree of any local service function fully or partially performed or financially supported by the municipality instead of New Castle County under § 1102 of this title. (c) A property tax rate for real property in a municipality does not have to be either of the following:  (1) The same as a property tax rate for property located in other municipalities or in the unincorporated area of New Castle County.  (2) The same as a property tax rate set in a prior year.  (d) [Repealed.] 83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 10;
9 DE Code § 1126. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 11. County Executive and County Council|Subchapter III. Budgeting|§ 1126. Local service functions; calculation of net county LSF cost and individual LSF tax rates [Effective until July 1, 2022].

§ 1126. Local service functions; calculation of net county LSF cost and individual LSF tax rates [Effective until July 1, 2022]. (a) Beginning for the fiscal year 2023 budget, New Castle County shall calculate the net county LSF cost for each local service function. The “net county LSF cost” equals the amount in the New Castle County budget for the local service function for the next fiscal year. The “net county LSF cost” is the amount of direct and indirect costs applicable to that local service function, and excludes service charges, grants, or other revenue or funds that New Castle County directly attributes or otherwise apportions to that local service function.  (b) Except as provided for fire protection under subsection (c) of this section, beginning for the fiscal year 2023 budget, New Castle County shall convert the net county LSF cost for each local service function into a real property tax rate for each municipality and the unincorporated area by calculating each of the following for each municipality and the unincorporated area:  (1) The “share of New Castle County assessment”, which equals the taxable assessed value of all real property within a municipality or the unincorporated area divided by the aggregate taxable assessed value for all real property in the County. (2) The “New Castle County service percentage” for a municipality, as determined under §§ 1102 and 1128 of this title.  (3) The “weighted service share”, which equals a municipality's or the unincorporated area's share of New Castle County assessment multiplied by the municipality's or the unincorporated area's New Castle County service percentage.  (4) The “total weighted service amount”, which equals the sum of all weighted service shares. (5) The “final service weight”, which equals a municipality's or the unincorporated area's weighted service share divided by the total weighted service amount. (6) The “apportioned net LSF cost”, which equals the municipality's or the unincorporated area's final service weight multiplied by the net county LSF cost. (7) The “individual LSF tax rate”, which equals the municipality's or the unincorporated area's apportioned net LSF cost divided by the taxable assessed value of all real property in the respective municipality or the unincorporated area, adjusted to reflect New Castle County's estimated level of cash receipts. (c) For fire protection that is partially financially supported but not directly provided by New Castle County and that is also partially financially supported but not directly provided by a municipality, New Castle County shall convert the net county LSF cost into a real property tax rate for each municipality under § 1102(e) of this title.  (d) New Castle County shall adopt policies and procedures to implement this section.  83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 3;