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Delaware Code Title 9. Counties § 334. Organization meeting;  election of president

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

(a) The governing bodies of the respective counties shall meet for organization on the first Tuesday in January following the biennial general election, or on the date specified by ordinance in the respective county.

(b) After taking the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution, each governing body shall elect 1 of its members to be president.  In New Castle County the President of County Council shall be elected by a county wide ballot.

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