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4D <br />M <br />• <br />11 <br />Special districts are defined as independent or dependent. These statutory <br />classifications control the available formation options and dictate statutory <br />millage limitations. Section 189.403(2), Florida Statutes, defines a special district <br />as "dependent' if it meets one of the following criteria: <br />• Its governing body is identical to that of a single county or municipality <br />• All members of the governing body are appointed by a single county or <br />municipality <br />• The members of the governing body can be removed during their <br />unexpired term by a single county or municipality or <br />• Its budget requires approval of or can be vetoed by a single county or <br />municipality. <br />An "independent" special district is defined in Section 189.4{13(3), Florida <br />Statutes, as a special district that is not classified as dependent under the criteria <br />of Section 189.493(2). <br />Beach and Shore Preservation Authorities. Chapter 161, Florida Statutes, <br />authorizes counties to establish Beach and Shore Preservation Authorities with <br />the Board of County Commissioners serving as the governing body. There is no <br />requirement for approval by a municipality if incorporated areas are inc€uded, <br />The Authority may impose an ad valorem tax not in excess of one (1) mill per <br />year for a period of two (2) years to fund organizational and administrative costs. <br />After approving a plan of improvement for the County, including an economic <br />analysis of the benefits to be provided, Section 161.37 empowers the Authority to <br />levy ad valorem taxes within its boundaries to fund general benefits provided by <br />the improvements and "special benefit taxes" to fund the special benefits to <br />specific properties. <br />