Highlands County BCC Competitors

The business of Broward County Government is to deliver cost-effective and collaborative services to enhance and promote the quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors. Vision and Goal Statements Broward County is a diverse, vibrant, urban community with parks, beaches, and green space. Broward has something for everyone. Positioned at the center of Southeast Florida, we are environmentally and economically sustainable and a gateway to the international marketplace. Broward County is a regional body working together with government partners and stakeholders to achieve common goals. We are home to innovation and a great place to live, work, play, and visit. Headquarters 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 421 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Company Size 5,500 - 6,500 employees

OUR VISION Sarasota County is a beautiful community that has preserved natural assets. Sarasota County has world-class amenities and robust, diverse business opportunities. Sarasota County is a great place to live with easy movement through mobility options and a strong sense of community. OUR MISSION Provide exceptional quality services in collaboration with the cities and act as a financially responsible steward. Our high-performance county organization takes great pride in customer-focused services that add value to the community. Join our team! Visit scgov.net/jobs.

Overview As outlined in the Polk County Charter, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is the governing body of Polk County. Each commissioner is elected by a countywide vote. Duties and Powers The County Commission adopts an annual budget which includes appropriations for services provided by county government including the Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Elections. This budget also includes appropriations in support of the Circuit and County Courts, State Attorney, Public Defender and Clerk of the Court. Some other responsibilities: * levying taxes and fees, * provide and maintain county buildings, * provide fire protection and ambulance services, * provide health and welfare programs, * provide parks, preserves, playgrounds, libraries, museums, historical sites, recreation and cultural facilities and programs, * prepare and enforce comprehensive plans for the development in the county, * establish, coordinate, and enforce zoning and such business regulations as are necessary for the protection of the public, * adopt and enforce building, housing and related technical codes and regulations, * establish and administer programs of housing, slum clearance, community redevelopment, conservation, flood control, air pollution control, * provide and regulate waste and sewage collection and disposal, water supply and conservation programs, * provide and operate public transportation systems, roads, bridges and related facilities.