Clerk of the Circuit
Court & Comptroller
The Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is characterized as one whose duties are not purely ministerial, but rather an integral part of the entire county governmental process. As an officer of the court, the Clerk is endowed with certain authority to aid and promote the judicial process. Additionally, the Clerk's authority as an Elected County Officer, with responsibilities as auditor and custodian of all county funds, allows the Clerk to provide a check and balance function on behalf of local government and the citizens of Sarasota County, Florida.
In addition to supporting the administrative activities of the Court, this position also serves as the County Recorder processing and recording deeds, mortgages and other instruments and conveyances for the County.
The office also supports the County Commissioners with administrative support for producing and archiving meeting records and minutes as well as payroll and financial reporting.