Construction.
Jacksonville Charter, art. 3, § 3.02
in effectSection 3.02. - Construction.
The powers of the consolidated government shall be construed liberally in favor of the consolidated government. The specific mention of, or failure to mention, particular powers in this charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of the consolidated government as stated in section 3.01. It is the intent of this article to grant to the consolidated government full power and right to exercise all governmental authority necessary for the effective operation and conduct of the government of the City of Jacksonville and all of the affairs of the consolidated government and to secure to the consolidated government the fullest extent of county and municipal home rule consistent with the Constitution and general laws of the State of Florida. The consolidated government may not exercise any municipal power within the Cities of Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach and the Town of Baldwin, but it may exercise any county power throughout Duval County.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 78-536, § 4; Laws of Fla., Ch. 92-341, § 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_ART3POCOGO_S3.02COFetched: 10/27/2026