125.80 – Short title.

125.80 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Optional County Charter Law.” History.—s. 2, ch. 74-193.

125.81 – Definitions.

125.81 Definitions.—As used in this part, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except when the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “County charter” means the charter by which county government in this state may exercise all powers of local self-government not inconsistent with general law and as adopted by […]

125.82 – Charter adoption by ordinance.

125.82 Charter adoption by ordinance.— (1) As a supplemental and alternative way to the provisions of ss. 125.60-125.64, inclusive, the board of county commissioners may propose by ordinance a charter consistent with the provisions of this part and provide for a special election pursuant to the procedures established in s. 101.161(1) with notice published as provided in […]

125.83 – County charters; general provisions.

125.83 County charters; general provisions.— (1) A county charter may prescribe one of the optional forms of government herein authorized, and shall clearly define the responsibility for legislative and executive functions in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (2) The county charter shall require all elective offices to be filled only by qualified voters of the county. […]

125.84 – County charters; optional forms.

125.84 County charters; optional forms.—Any county desiring to adopt a county charter shall provide for one of the following optional forms of government: (1) COUNTY EXECUTIVE FORM.—The county executive form shall provide for governance by an elected board of commissioners and an elected county executive and such other officers as may be duly elected or appointed pursuant […]

125.85 – County charters; executive responsibilities.

125.85 County charters; executive responsibilities.—The executive responsibilities and power of the county shall be assigned to, and vested in, the appropriate executive officer, pursuant to the optional form adopted under s. 125.83, and shall consist of the following powers and duties: (1) Report annually, or more often if necessary, to the board of commissioners and to the […]

125.86 – County charters; legislative responsibilities.

125.86 County charters; legislative responsibilities.—The 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 […]

125.87 – Administrative code; adoption and amendment.

125.87 Administrative code; adoption and amendment.— (1) Following the organization of the first board of county commissioners elected pursuant to a charter, the board of commissioners shall adopt an administrative code organizing the administration of the county government and setting forth the duties and responsibilities and powers of all county officials and agencies pursuant to the provisions […]

125.88 – Civil service.

125.88 Civil service.— (1) Upon adoption of an administrative code and also upon the adoption of a charter, all officers and employees in the classified service of the county shall be transferred to the department, division, or agency to which the functions, powers, and duties in which they were engaged are allocated under the administrative code. Such […]