9 chapters · 738 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 373.079 Members of governing board; oath of office; staff
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(1) Each member of the governing board of the district, before entering upon his or her official duties, shall take and subscribe to an oath, before some officer authorized by law to administer oaths, that the member will honestly, faithfully, and impartially perform the duties d…
Fla. Stat. § 373.083 General powers and duties of the governing board
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In addition to other powers and duties allowed it by law, the governing board is authorized to:(1) Contract with public agencies, private corporations, or other persons; sue and be sued; and appoint and remove agents and employees, including specialists and consultants.(2) Issue …
Fla. Stat. § 373.084 District works, operation by other governmental agencies
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The district may permit governing bodies of water conservation districts, drainage and other improvement districts, and federal, state and local governments, authorities or agencies to operate and maintain the works of the district under conditions which the governing board may d…
Fla. Stat. § 373.085 Use of works or land by other districts or private persons
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(1)(a) In order to promote water quantity and water resource development, projects that improve flood control, and conservation of lands, the district and other governmental agencies shall encourage public-private partnerships by collaborating, when possible, with those partnersh…