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 County Attorney’s Office is a professional law office comprehensively serving the legal needs of the Board of County Commissioners as the governing body of Manatee County.  The County Attorney’s Office also provides supervision, monitoring, and coordination of the Risk Management Division and the operation of risk management and claims administration, including workers' compensation, general and property liability and safety, and related issues, together with the administration of the self-insurance ordinance.

The Government Relations Department plays a key role in coordinating legislative efforts, strategic planning, public communications, and ensuring transparency and accessibility for the community.

Manatee County Public Works Department provides many of the basic services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives, works, and plays in unincorporated Manatee County. Primarily, the department is responsible for the administration, planning, engineering, maintenance, and construction management of the County’s infrastructure.

Sports and Leisure Services provides access to recreational and educational opportunities while remaining responsible stewards of valuable natural, historic, and cultural resources. This department’s prime focus is contributing to the overall wellness and prosperity of Manatee County residents and visitors.

Development Services provides information about the various Building and Land Use services that Manatee County offers.

We are the friendly faces and helping hands that guide residents to resources that improve their quality of life . . .

The Financial Management department consists of the budget, fiscal and procurement divisions for Manatee County. The Budget Division manages the operating and capital improvement budgets, infrastructure sales tax revenues and conducts financial analysis for all county departments. The Fiscal Services Division provides fiscal support for the Department Directors and managers for daily operations of county initiatives. The Procurement Division oversees the purchasing for all county departments and divisions.

The Utilities Department provides Potable Water (Drinking), Wastewater (Sewer), Reclaimed Water (Processed wastewater suitable for irrigation), and Solid Waste services to residences and businesses in Unincorporated Manatee County.

The Property Management Department is comprised of the following divisions: Building and Energy Management, Parks and County Grounds, Property Acquisition, Construction Services, and Survey.

Manatee County Government Human Resources supports the employees who deliver services to residents, businesses, and visitors every day. We provide recruitment and selection support, classification and compensation administration, benefits and leave guidance, employee relations and labor relations services, policy and records administration, training and organizational development, and workforce planning. Our role is to help County departments attract and retain qualified talent, maintain consistent and compliant employment practices, and strengthen the day-to-day workforce systems that keep public service running.

We serve job applicants, current employees, leaders, retirees, and the public by providing clear information, responsive customer service, and dependable processes. Manatee County Government Human Resources is committed to equal opportunity, merit-based employment, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and accessibility standards. We partner with departments across the organization to support performance expectations, accountability, professional growth, and employee wellbeing so our workforce can deliver effective services and maintain public trust.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
• Drug-Free Workplace Policy
• Veteran's Preference Policy
• IAEP Local R5-747 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• IAEP Local R5-121 Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Public Safety Department works daily with citizens, elected officials and other county law enforcement and fire agencies toward these ends. The common thread among these Public Safety divisions is that they respond directly to the needs of the citizens of Manatee County, often for emergencies and sometimes for routine community services.

We take great pride in offering a vast array of programs and activities throughout Manatee County, which promote our mission of health for the community and environment.

The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (BACVB) promotes Manatee County nationally and internationally as a destination for business and leisure travel.

We enable the business with speed and scale, to provide solutions to real business problems, and to seize opportunities that drive customer satisfaction and desired outcomes. We specialize in leadership, and provide experienced professionals, innovation and core enterprise technologies that meet the critical business drivers of our customers.