Government

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The Board of County Commissioners together with the constitutional officers comprise Manatee County Government. The Board of County Commissioners establishes policy for County departments, and appoints the County Administrator who carries out the day-to-day business of the County.
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About Manatee County Government

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) consists of seven elected officials: five are elected within districts and two at large commissioners are elected by the entire county. [more]

Manatee County Administrator

Manatee County Administrator

The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, and is responsible for carrying out the policies and directives of the Commission and for the development and management of the County's annual operating and capital improvement budgets. The Manatee Board of County Commissioners appointed Ed Hunzeker as the County Administrator in November 2006. [more]

Department Directory

Department Directory

A list of Manatee County departments with links to their addresses, phone numbers and links to their section of the website. [more]

Other Government Organizations

Other Government Organizations

In Florida, local government is divided into two main categories: county governments and municipal governments. Manatee County government consists of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Manatee Sheriff's Office, the Tax Collector, the Property Appraiser and the Supervisor of Elections. [more]

Manatee County Government's Employee of The Month

Manatee County Government's Employee of The Month

County employees are nominated by their supervisors and/or peers for their accomplishments and outstanding contribution to Manatee County Government. The employee that exemplifies the "Best of the Best" is chosen monthly for the Employee of the Month. [more]