Fla. Stat. § 125.81
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125.81 Definitions.
Official statutory text
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 a vote of the electors of the county.
(2) “Form of county government” is that form adopted by the electors providing for the operation of a county government operating under a charter which shall be provided in the charter.
(3) “Officer” means all officials of county government operating under a charter which shall be provided in the charter.
History: s. 2, ch. 74-193.
(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 a vote of the electors of the county.
(2) “Form of county government” is that form adopted by the electors providing for the operation of a county government operating under a charter which shall be provided in the charter.
(3) “Officer” means all officials of county government operating under a charter which shall be provided in the charter.
History: s. 2, ch. 74-193.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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