§ 2-42. Procedure for adopting ordinances.

(a)

In accordance with the provisions of the state constitution, the county shall have the power of local self-government, including governmental, corporate and proprietary powers, to enable it to conduct county government, perform county functions and render county services, and may exercise any such power for county purposes, and the health, safety or welfare of its citizens, not inconsistent with general or special law.

(b)

When exercising its power to adopt ordinances, the county council shall adhere to the procedures described in this section.

(1)

The regular enactment procedure shall be as follows: The county council at any regular or special meeting may enact or amend any ordinance in the manner provided in F.S. § 125.66(2), except as otherwise provided in the due public notice provisions of the zoning ordinance (appendix B to this Code), or the appropriate applicable provisions of F.S. § 163.3184(15) or § 163.3187, for an amendment of the Volusia County Comprehensive Plan.

(2)

The emergency enactment procedure shall be as provided in F.S. § 125.66(3).

(3)

No member of the county council shall be excused from voting except as otherwise provided by state law.

(4)

The provisions of F.S. § 125.66(5) and section 3 of chapter 95-310 shall apply to the county.

(5)

Any amendment to a motion to adopt, repeal or amend an ordinance shall require the same number of votes as that required to adopt the main motion.

(Ord. No. 94-7, § IV, 4-14-94; Ord. No. 95-28, § I, 7-27-95)

State law reference

Ordinance adoption procedures, F.S. § 125.66.

Charter reference

Legislation procedures, § 308.1.