§ 2-51. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Administrative functions means the implementation and coordination of the policies, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, directives and laws applicable to and enacted by the board of county commissioners in exercising its power to perform county government.

Assistant county manager means a deputy of the county manager; a senior staff person who acts as manager in the absence of the county manager; normally responsible for projects and activities assigned by the manager; reports directly to the county manager.

County means the geographic area of Brevard County, Florida.

County manager means the chief executive officer of county government as specified and defined in the Charter.

County government means the scope and extent of the power, duty and responsibility of the board of county commissioners existing under law, ordinance or regulation.

Department means one of several major governmental units supervised by a department director. Department directors shall report directly to the county manager or the manager's designee. Departments shall be responsible for those functions as specified by resolution of the board of county commissioners.

Department director means the administrative head of a department of county government as specified and defined in this article.

Group means an organizational unit of programs supervised by the county manager or an assistant county manager representing a specific service area and may consist of departments and offices.

Law means a constitutional or legislative duty placed upon the board of county commissioners.

Office means one of several governmental units smaller in scope and size than a department. Office directors shall report directly to the county manager or the manager's designee. Offices shall be responsible for those functions as specified by resolution of the board of county commissioners.

Office director means the administrative head of an office of county government as specified and defined in this article.

Ordinance means an enactment by the board of county commissioners relating to its power in carrying on county government.

Policy means a formal decision by the board of county commissioners establishing rules and direction of the county manager in performing an executive function in an area of county government.

Regulation means enactment of rules and procedures placing a duty upon the board of county commissioners or establishing procedure and direction of the board of county commissioners in carrying on county government.

Resolution means a formal act by the board of county commissioners reflecting the position of the board of county commissioners or constituting a decision by the board of county commissioners in carrying on county government.

(Code 1979, § 1-30; Ord. No. 95-18, § 1, 4-18-95)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.