Florida § 125.87 - Administrative code; adoption and amendment.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 125.87 — Administrative code; adoption and amendment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125.87. Administrative code; adoption and amendment.
(1) Following the organization of the first board of county commissioners elected pursuant to a charter, the board of commissioners shall adopt an administrative code organizing the administration of the county government and setting forth the duties and responsibilities and powers of all county officials and agencies pursuant to the provisions of the charter. (2) The administrative code shall be effective upon adoption or as otherwise provided therein, and all existing agencies shall assume the form, perform the duties, and exercise the power granted them under the administrative code and shall do so in the manner prescribed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 125.87
What does Florida Statutes § 125.87 cover?
Section 125.87 ("Administrative code; adoption and amendment.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 125.87?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 125.87" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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