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County Commits to Transparency
This Web site has been created to ensure that the residents of Broward County have open and easy access to information that demonstrates how elected officials and county government staff conduct business. Here you’ll find information about government structure and government meetings, plus access to a variety of disclosure databases and reports. We encourage you to stay connected with local government by visiting this site often, and subscribing to one or more of our electronic newsletters.

Code of Ethics Passed Unanimously
On August 10, 2010, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a Code of Ethics that governs many aspects of how County business is conducted. The Commission approved the Code of Ethics in its entirety, as presented by the Ethics Commission.

Government Structure

County Commission
The nine-member Board of County Commissioners is the legislative and policy-making branch of Broward County Government. More...

County Administrator
The County Administrator is the chief executive officer of Broward County Government and directs the functions of County Government. More...

Agencies
Broward County Government is comprised
of more than 50 agencies, including
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, mass transit
(BCT), human services, and regional
parks, libraries and waste facilities. More...

Government Meeting Information

Commission Meeting Schedule
The County Commission meets in formal session the first four Tuesdays of each month at 10 a.m. in Room 422 of the Broward County Governmental Center. Public Hearings begin at 2 p.m. Special topic workshops are scheduled as needed. More...

Live Webcast Schedule
Government meetings can be viewed online live at www.broward.org/video. Local cable systems provide live coverage of County Commission meetings on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., and rebroadcast coverage beginning at 5 p.m. on Fridays. More...

Sunshine Meeting Notices
Florida’s Sunshine Law requires that County meetings be open to the public, to give interested persons an opportunity to observe and participate in the governmental process. Announcement of sunshine meetings is posted online, and in prominent locations at County facilities. More...

Commission Agendas
Commission Meeting and Public Hearing agendas are posted prior to each meeting, along with back-up material and any supplemental agenda items. You can register to receive an email notification each time a new agenda is posted. A complete archive of Commission Action Agendas and meeting minutes from 1915 to the present is also available online. More...

Government Databases

Commission Disclosure Documents
This searchable database includes documents that disclose Commissioner activities related to campaign fundraising for other candidates, charitable contribution fundraising and outside/concurrent employment. More...

Lobbyist Information
The list of Broward County registered lobbyists is maintained in this searchable database. Broward County requires that all lobbyists register, regardless of whether they receive compensation for lobbying. More...

Commission Visitors List
Interested persons may access an online database that provides details of visitors received by County Commissioners and their staff. The Commission Visitor list is searchable by visitor name, date, and/or subject matter. More...

County Employee Visitors List
Interested persons may access an online database that provides details about County employee visitors. The County Employee Visitors List is searchable by visitor name, date and/or subject matter. More...

Public Records
All documents and other materials generated in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency of the Broward County Commission are public records. Members of the public have the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records. There may be a fee associated with a Public Records Request. To submit a Public Records Request, contact the agency that owns or maintains the record. More...

Current Solicitations
Broward County’s Purchasing Division contracts for more than $600 million in goods, services and construction each year. All notices for Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, Request for Letters of Interest, Request for Quotation and Request for Information being solicited are posted online. The Board of County Commissioners welcomes your participation in these efforts. More...

American Recovery & Reinvestment
Act Expenditure Reports
A comprehensive Web site tracks Broward County’s participation in the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, with a searchable database detailing grants received, project progress and jobs. More...

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