The Florida Constitution states the governing body of each county shall be a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members serving staggered terms of four years, except when otherwise provided by the county charter.  No Commissioner shall serve more than two consecutive terms on the Board.

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After each 10-year census, the Board of County Commissioners shall divide the county into districts of contiguous territory as nearly equal in population as practicable. One commissioner residing in each district shall be elected by the electors of the county.  Duties of the Board of County Commissioners include:

• Review and pass the County budget and levy taxes.

• Make appropriations for the operation of the County as identified in the budget.

• Authorize bonds for capital improvements.

• Manage County properties through the County Administrator.

• Confirm division and department heads appointed by the County Administrator

• Appoint special boards and committees.

• Establish policy which, through the County Administrator, filters down to department heads and others who carry it out.

• Present ordinances to the public for hearings and then vote whether or not to adopt them for inclusion in the County Code.