§ 2-26. Statutory authority and findings.

(a)

Authority. This division is adopted pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, Section 125.70 et seq., and other applicable provisions of law.

(b)

Findings. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared that:

(1)

It is necessary to authorize a form of county administration that best assures an adequate and efficient provision of services to the citizens of this county.

(2)

It is in the best interest of the county to provide for coordinated administration of county departments to better protect the health, welfare, safety and quality of life of its residents and to place in the hands of the county administrator the multitude of details which must necessarily arise from the operation of the county, thereby enabling the county commissioners to perform freely, without policies within the framework of law applicable to county government.

(3)

In order to provide for the economic and efficient conduct of county affairs, it is necessary to modify the duties and responsibilities of the county administrator in the manner set forth below.

(Ord. No. 96-01, Art. I, 1-16-96)