Florida Florida Statutes
§ 125.86 — County charters; legislative responsibilities
FS § 125.86Ch. 125
Statute text
View on sourceThe 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;
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Legislative history
s. 2, ch. 74-193.