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Polk County, Florida

Bartow, FL, US • 1000 - 4999 Employees
Government

OverviewAs outlined in the Polk County Charter, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is the governing body of Polk County. Each commissioner is elected by a countywide vote.Duties and PowersThe County Commission adopts an annual budget which includes appropriations for services provided by county government including the Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Elections. This budget also includes appropriations in support of the Circuit and County Courts, State Attorney, Public Defender and Clerk of the Court. Some other responsibilities:* levying taxes and fees,* provide and maintain county buildings,* provide fire protection and ambulance services,* provide health and welfare programs,* provide parks, preserves, playgrounds, libraries, museums, historical sites, recreation and cultural facilities and programs,* prepare and enforce comprehensive plans for the development in the county,* establish, coordinate, and enforce zoning and such business regulations as are necessary for the protection of the public,* adopt and enforce building, housing and related technical codes and regulations,* establish and administer programs of housing, slum clearance, community redevelopment, conservation, flood control, air pollution control,* provide and regulate waste and sewage collection and disposal, water supply and conservation programs,* provide and operate public transportation systems, roads, bridges and related facilities.