Article I. In General  


§ 1.01. City government
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There shall be a municipal corporation named the City of Satellite Beach in Brevard County, Florida. The city shall have a council/manager form of government and shall have all powers possible under the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Florida, in addition to any powers specifically enumerated in this Charter. City powers under this Charter shall be construed liberally in favor of the city; and no specific power under the Charter shall be construed as limiting in any way the general power stated in this section or any powers vested in municipalities under federal or State law.

(Ord. No. 1019, § 1, 11-3-09)

§ 1.02. City boundaries
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(Ord. No. 1019, § 1, Exh. A, 11-3-09)

§ 1.03. Intergovernmental activities
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, the city may exercise any of its powers, perform any of its functions, and participate in the financing thereof, by contract or otherwise, with any one or more states or their agencies; any counties, municipalities, or other governmental units thereof; or the United States or agencies thereof.

(Ord. No. 1019, § 1, 11-3-09)

§ 1.04. Annexation of land
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All annexations shall adhere to procedures prescribed by law.

(Ord. No. 1019, § 1, 11-3-09)

§ 1.05. Bird and wildlife sanctuary
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All territory within the city's boundaries shall be deemed a bird and wildlife sanctuary.

(Ord. No. 1019, § 1, 11-3-09)