Vacancy.
Jacksonville Charter, art. 7, § 7.05
in effectSec. 7.05. - Vacancy.
Vacancies in the position of general counsel shall be filled as follows:
(a) An "acting" general counsel shall immediately be appointed, in writing, by the mayor, without the necessity of council confirmation, so as to ensure the continued faithful operation of the office of general counsel. The person serving as "acting" general counsel shall perform all duties of the section 7.02 general counsel, but shall not serve in the "acting" position for a period exceeding 90 days, unless a resolution appointing a new General Counsel has been rejected in which event the "acting" general counsel may be reappointed for one additional 60 day period.
(b) A new section 7.02 general counsel shall be appointed and confirmed as provided for in Section 7.03.
No resigning or retiring general counsel shall remain on the payroll of the city as general counsel beyond the time he or she discontinues performing the official duties of the general counsel.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 85-435, § 1; Laws of Fla., Ch. 92-341, § 1; Ord. 2014-723-E, § 1)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CHRELA_PTACHLACHJAFL_ART7OFGECO_PT1GEPR_S7.05VAFetched: 10/27/2026