(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.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 3. COUNTY GOVERNMENTS GENERALLY
Subchapter II. County Governments
§ 330. General powers and duties.
§ 331. Tie vote in election; appointment by Governor.
§ 334. Organization meeting; election of president.
§ 340. Attorneys for governing body.
§ 341. Bailiffs to governing body; constables.
§ 342. Fiscal year for counties and county agencies.
§ 343. Form of accounts and warrants.
§ 344. Rejection and forfeiture of assigned claims.
§ 345. Dealing in county warrants by elected officials.
§ 346. Gifts or rebates; penalty.
§ 347. Investigation; power to compel attendance of witnesses and to administer oaths.
§ 348. Annual audit; qualifications and selection of auditors.