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The form of government provided by this charter shall be known as the “council-manager government”. Pursuant to its provisions and subject only to the limitations imposed by the Constitution, general and special acts and laws of the state of Florida and by this charter, all legislative powers of the city shall be vested in an elected council, hereinafter referred to as the “council”. It shall enact ordinances, adopt resolutions, adopt budgets, determine policies and appoint a city manager. The city manager shall execute the laws and administer the government of the city. All powers of the city shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this charter. If the manner is not prescribed, then the powers shall be exercised in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinances.
(Ord. 92-28, passed 9-17-92) (Adopted by electorate 11-3-92)
Effective November 9, 2016, the salary for the office of Mayor shall be at the rate of 20 cents per capita, and the salary for the office of Councilmember shall be set at the rate of 10 cents per capita. The per capita numbers utilized shall be the population as of the date of approval of this revision as set forth in the most recent population estimate of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research of the University of Florida. The annual salary of the Council shall not be increased by more than the increase in the Consumer Price Index, or the annual increase given to City employees, whichever is lower. The annual salary shall be reviewed during the City's annual budget process. No increase in salary shall become effective until October 1.
(Ord. 92-28, passed 9-17-92) (Adopted by electorate 11-3-92) (Amendment adopted by electorate 11-8-16)
The mayor shall preside at meetings of the council, shall be recognized as head of city government for all ceremonial purposes, and by the governor for purposes of military law. The mayor shall be the person upon whom service of process can be made. The mayor shall sign contracts, deeds, and other documents, and shall be the city official designated to represent the city in all agreements with other governmental entities or certifications to other governmental entities, but shall have no administrative duties except as required to carry out the responsibilities herein. Annually, the mayor shall deliver a state-of-the-city message. At the first council meeting following the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November or following any city run-off election, whichever is later, the council shall elect one (1) of its members as deputy mayor. The deputy mayor shall act as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor. In case of the death, resignation, or removal of the mayor, the deputy mayor shall serve as mayor until the vacancy of the mayor's office is filled in accordance with subsection 3.062, “Filling of vacancies.”
(Ord. 92-28, passed 9-17-92) (Adopted by electorate 11-3-92)
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