Board of County Commissioners

Commissioner Topics

Information and topics your commissioners want you to know about.

• Facility Investment Fees presentation

Commission Districts Map

What do County Commissioners do?

The Board is the legislative branch and governing body of Manatee County Government. The Board legislates policy to protect the health, welfare, safety and quality of life of Manatee County residents.

The Board of County Commissioners is comprised of seven members. Five members are elected from single-member districts, and two are elected county-wide. Each district commissioner must reside in the district for which he or she seeks election.

County Commissioners have a number of responsibilities, including:

• Perform legislative functions of government by developing policy for the management of Manatee County
• Disseminate information to the public through ordinances and resolutions
• Approve the County's operating and capital budgets
  
• Approve the County's Capital Improvement Program, which is a schedule of all County infrastructure projects
• Take action on any programs to improve the County and the welfare of its residents
• Appoint the County Administrator, County Attorney and numerous advisory and regulatory board members
• Serve as the Port Authority
• Serve on local, regional and state boards

More information about the powers and duties of the County Commissioners can be found in Florida Statute Chapter 125.01.