§ 58-126. Legislative findings.

(a)

The county has all powers of local self-government not inconsistent with general law. F.S. § 125.01(1)(e), provides that counties have the power to provide health programs.

(b)

F.S. ch. 154, establishes a system of coordinated county health department services and recognizes the unique public health partnership which exists between the state and counties.

(c)

The health department has responsibility for the county's public health system. The department carries out its public health mission by identifying, assessing, and controlling the presence and spread of communicable diseases; by monitoring and regulating factors in the environment which may impair the public's health; by ensuring availability of and access to preventive and primary health care; and by educating the public through various means.

(d)

The public health system requires fees for certain services. Except when there is state preemption, the county council may authorize fees for health department services.

(Ord. No. 2010-15, § I, 9-16-10)