§ 19. General powers and duties of city commission.

Without limitation of the powers set forth in this charter, the city commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1)

To legislate for the City of Lake Butler by adopting ordinances and resolutions in the best interests of all citizens of the city and in accordance with the will of Almighty God.

(2)

To adopt annual appropriations necessary for efficient city government; to establish financial controls; and to fix the salaries of all officials and employees.

(3)

To determine the organization of the city government and the powers and duties assigned to the various city officers.

(4)

To appoint all city officers including, but not limited to, the city manager, city clerk, and city attorney.

(5)

To inquire into the conduct of any office, department or agency of the city and make investigations as to municipal affairs.

(6)

To adopt an annual budget of expenditures, and levy an annual tax thereon.

(7)

To create offices within the city government and provide compensation for officers and employees of the city.

(8)

To determine all matters of policy of the city government.

(9)

Act as a board of appeals from the decision of any committee or commission appointed by the commission.

(10)

Regulate places of business selling alcoholic beverages.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 99-477, § 1)

Editor's note

The power to regulate alcoholic beverages in this section has been superseded by F.S. § 562.45(2).