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Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 7722. Legality of acts

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

While the political subdivision's public business is being conducted at the emergency temporary location established under § 7721(b) of this section, the governing body and other officers of the political subdivision shall have and possess and shall exercise, at such location, all of the executive, legislative, and judicial powers and functions conferred upon the governing body and officers by or under the laws of this State.

(1) All acts of the political subdivision's governing body and its officers are as valid and binding as if performed within the territorial limits of the political subdivision.

(2) The political subdivision's powers and functions may be exercised in the light of the exigencies of the emergency situation, without regard to or compliance with time consuming procedures and formalities ordinarily prescribed by law and pertaining to the political subdivision.

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