Florida Florida Statutes

§ 191.003 — Definitions

FS § 191.003Ch. 191

Statute text

As used in this act:(1) “Board” means the governing board of a district.

(2)“District” means an independent special fire control district as provided in this act.

(3)“Elector” means a person who is a resident of the district and is qualified to vote in a general election within the local general-purpose government jurisdiction in which the district is located.

(4)—The purposes of this act are to:(1) Provide standards, direction, and procedures concerning the operations and governance of independent special fire control districts.

(2)Provide greater uniformity in independent special fire control district operations and authority.

(3)Provide greater uniformity in the financing authority of independent special fire control districts without hampering the efficiency and effectiveness of currently authorized and implemented methods and procedures of raising revenue.

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Legislative history

s. 2, ch. 97-256.