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QUESTION: May two adjoining municipalities create a consolidated police department to be subject to the supervision and control of an administrative entity under either Art. VIII, s. 4, State Const., or the Interlocal Agreement Act of 1969, s. 163,01, F.S., assuming that only the respective laws of each municipality will be enforced therein?

SUMMARY: It is doubtful that two cities could enter into an interlocal agreement under s. 163.01, F.S., providing for a consolidated police department under the supervision and control of an administrative entity independent of either city. However, under…