Government

Broward County Board of County Commissioners
Government Center, Room 421
115 S. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 357-7000
www.broward.org

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is the legislative branch of Broward County government, while the county administrator handles the administrative functions. In addition to county government, Broward has 31 municipalities that serve local residents and businesses.

At the center of a metropolitan area of more than 5.4 million people, Broward County operates Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades, as well as dozens of other county departments and programs.

For expanding and relocating businesses, county agencies vigilantly pursue opportunities to streamline and expedite permitting procedures, while building and maintaining a solid infrastructure for businesses and residents.

The County Commission is comprised of nine members who are elected by district. Each commissioner must be a resident of the particular district for which seat he/she seeks election. Each year, the commission elects a mayor who serves as the county's official representative and ceremonial dignitary and provides leadership on issues facing the county.

The commission appoints the county administrator, county attorney and commission auditor. The commission also appoints numerous advisory and regulatory boards. The County Commission meets in formal session the first four Tuesdays each month at 10 a.m. in Room 422 of the Broward County Governmental Center. The public is encouraged to attend commission meetings.

Broward County Administrator
Bertha Henry
954-357-7350
www.broward.org
The county administrator is the chief executive officer of Broward County and directs the government functions under the auspices of the county commission.

Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
Norman Taylor, Director
954-357-6155
www.broward.org/econdev
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development's (OESBD) mission is to implement a full range of strategies designed to enhance Broward County's economy, resulting in job creation, business expansion, and continually improving the quality of life of our residents. Its mission is to promote job growth, diversify the county's industrial mix, and expand the local tax base. OESBD works closely with key partners to accomplish its mission, including the Greater
Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Enterprise Florida, Workforce One and local municipalities.  OESBD is also responsible for the protocol and international trade desk that includes the Diplomatic Services Room for Broward County, located at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Online Services
www.broward.org

Broward County offers extensive online services and information through the county’s website: www.broward.org. Many business-related services can be accessed through the Office of Economic and Small Business Development. In addition, the “Broward-by-the-Numbers” section has valuable market information on the county’s demographics and workforce. Other services include:

• Business development services
• Electronic permitting
• International trade data
• Census information, maps and other statistical data
• Urban planning and redevelopment initiatives
• Occupational license renewals for businesses
• Live broadcasts of County Commission meetings
• Cruise and cargo shipping schedules at Port Everglades
• Environmental approval applications
• Agendas for Broward County Commission meetings
• Event calendars for Broward County parks, cultural events and libraries
• Applications for certification as a Small Business Enterprise
• E-mail notifications of county business opportunities and contracts
• Downloadable weekly reports of new businesses
• Subscriptions for hurricane updates before, during and after a storm.

BROWARD COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners

District 1
Ilene Lieberman
954-357-7001
ilieberman@broward.org

District 2
Kristin Jacobs
954-357-7002
kjacobs@broward.org

District 3
Stacy Ritter 
954-357-7003
sritter@broward.org

District 4
Chip LaMarca
954-357-7004
clamarca@broward.org

District 5
Lois Wexler
954-357-7005
lwexler@broward.org

District 6
Sue Gunzburger
954-357-7006
sgunzburger@broward.org

District 7
John E. Rodstrom, Jr.
954-357-7007
jrodstrom@broward.org

District 8
Barbara Sharief
(954) 357-7008
bsharief@broward.org

District 9
Dale V.C. Holness
954-357-7009
dholness@broward.org