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Mr. Ben L. Holley City Attorney City of Crestview

QUESTION:

Is a referendum required to amend the City Charter of Crestview by removing the police and fire departments from the control of the mayor and placing them under the city council, or may this change be accomplished by city ordinance?

SUMMARY:

Pursuant to s. 166.021(4), F.S., a referendum is required to amend the Crestview City Charter by removing the police and fire departments from the control of the mayor and placing them under the council, since this change would affect the distribution of powers among elected officials.

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