Florida Florida Statutes

§ 186.505 — Regional planning councils; powers and duties

FS § 186.505Ch. 186

Statute text

Any regional planning council created hereunder shall have the following powers:(1) To adopt rules of procedure for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business and to appoint from among its members a chair to serve annually; however, such chair may be subject to reelection.

(2)To adopt an official name and seal.

(3)To maintain an office at such place or places within the comprehensive planning district as it may designate.

(4)To employ and to compensate such personnel, consultants, and technical and professional assistants as it deems necessary to exercise the powers and perform the duties set forth in this act.

(5)To make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this act.

(6)To hold public hearings and sponsor public forums in any part of the regional area whenever the council deems it necessary or useful in the execution of its other functions.

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Legislative history

ss. 3, 5, ch. 80-315; s. 4, ch. 82-46; s. 1, ch. 92-182; ss. 31, 38, ch. 93-206; s. 960, ch. 95-147.