Title 12174 · Code of Ordinances

Sec. 114.101. - Declaration of policy.

Citation: Jacksonville, FL Code of Ordinances § 114.101.

Section: 114.101.

Because of the existing possibility of an attack upon the United States of unprecedented size and destructiveness, including the inevitable hazards of radioactive contamination, and in order, in the event of such an attack, to assure the continuation of effective, legally constituted leadership, authority and responsibility in the office of the government of the City; to provide for the effective operation of government during an emergency; and to facilitate the early resumption of functions temporarily suspended; it is found and declared necessary by the Council to provide for additional officers who can exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the key executive, administrative and legislative offices of the City in the event that the incumbents thereof are killed, missing, disabled or for some other cause unable to perform the duties and functions of their offices during and immediately after an enemy attack; and to provide a method of moving the seat of government temporarily. (Ord. 79-1242-665, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1) Note— Former § 30.101 .