§ 3-1-202. FEES - AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH.

(a)

Scope. This section does not apply to:

(1)

A tax;

(2)

A franchise fee, the amount of which is provided for in the Code; or

(3)

The charges or fees authorized in connection with a cable system under Article 25 of the Code.

(b)

Establishment of fees. If a fee is authorized by the Code, but the amount of the fee is not established by the Code, the County Administrative Officer may determine and establish the amount of a fee.

(c)

Changing fees - Authority in general. Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the County Administrative Officer may change the amount of any fee as the County Administrative Officer considers appropriate.

(d)

Same - Procedure for fee amounts established by the Code.

(1)

Notwithstanding any other law, before changing a fee amount established in the Code, the County Administrative Officer shall submit to the County Council the proposed change in the amount of the fee and the reason for the change.

(2)

The proposed change shall take effect 45 days after notification to the Council unless, within the 45-day period, the Council objects to the proposed change.

(3)

If the Council objects to a proposed change, any proposed change shall require legislative approval.

(e)

Posting. The County Administrative Officer may determine which of the fees shall be posted and where they shall be posted.

(1988 Code, § 15-9) (Bill No. 31-99, § 3, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 77-15, § 2, 11-4-2015 )