Okaloosa County BOCC — July 29, 2014 — 3-8 Board of County Commissioners — reading text

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Board of County Commissioners is the chief legislative and governing body for Okaloosa County. The Board formulates policy and directs the County Administrator and County staff to implement their policies. The Commission consists of five elected members. REVENUE: Board of County Commissioners is funded within the General Fund. Supporting revenue of the General Fund are ad valorem taxes, communications service tax, local business tax, permits and fees, state shared revenue, charges for services, judgments and fines, miscellaneous revenue and transfers from other funds. EXPENDITURES: Expenditures Budget FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $ Personal Services 569,865 580,438 644,107 710,844 Operating Expenses 130,889 142,825 122,468 120,011 Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 Total 700,754 723,263 766,575 830,855 HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY: Category FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 Full-time 9 9 9 9 Part-Time 0 0 0 0 Relief 0 0 0 0 Total 9 9 9 9 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:  Developed and provided briefings on state and federal legislative priorities.  Oversaw completion of Auditor General audit of County. Prepared Tourist Development Department for follow-up visit from Auditor General.  Focused on public safety; led County through major storm events; shut down government during ice storm and significant rain events to protect public and employees. PROGRAM GOAL: Formulate public policy to meet community needs and provide effective, efficient government. To consider, evaluate and make wise decisions on county business. To improve delivery of public services to the highest level possible and to capitalize on alternative revenue generation without increasing the tax burden on our citizens. KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. To formulate public policy while always being mindful of Sunshine Laws and citizen accountability. 2. To decide on county business after doing due diligence on the subject. 3. To maintain and increase revenue streams without increasing the tax burden. 4. To enhance county government’s public image. 5. To increase public awareness of issues and opportunities. PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Actual Estimated Adopted Performance Measures FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15 FTEs for Public Information 1 1 0 FTEs for Board support 2 2 2 Number of meeting summaries produced 24 24 24 Number of regular Board meetings held 24 24 24 Number of Workshops held 3 4 4