Government
Award-Winning Leadership
Greater Fort Lauderdale’s elected leaders support the economic vitality of the county’s diverse communities
At the center of a metropolitan area of more than 6 million people, Greater Fort Lauderdale includes Broward County and its 31 municipalities.
In 2019, Broward County received 13 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovative and effective government leadership that enhances quality of life for residents. These award-winning programs are all services of the Broward County Commission. Broward County was recognized five times for using technology and innovation to advance energy goals and environmental stewardship, and three times for programs promoting community and economic development. Other award-winning initiatives include two libraries programs, two human services initiatives and a community outreach program promoting civic education and public information.
Broward County operates dozens of major departments, including the powerhouse economic engines of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Port Everglades. For expanding and relocating businesses, county agencies vigilantly pursue opportunities to streamline and expedite permitting procedures, while building and maintaining a solid infrastructure for Greater Fort Lauderdale businesses and residents.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is the legislative branch of Broward County government, while the county administrator handles the administrative functions. The county commission is comprised of nine members who are elected by district. Each commissioner must be a resident of the 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.
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 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
954-357-7362
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 Administrator Bertha Henry was recognized as the 2017 recipient of the International City/ County Management Association’s Mark E. Keane Memorial Award for Excellence. She is the first African-American woman to receive the award.
Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director
954-357-5675
www.broward.org/econdev
The mission of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) is to stimulate economic development by attracting, retaining and expanding targeted industries, including a special focus on small business growth and, thereby, enhancing the quality of life for Broward County residents and visitors. OESBD works closely with key partners, including the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, to accomplish its mission.
OESBD is responsible for the protocol and international trade desk that includes the Diplomatic Services Room for Broward County, located at Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport. The office also handles export and trade, including trade missions, and conducts quarterly export workshops to increase exports.
Broward County, through OESBD, also currently offers two certifications for small businesses, the County Business Enterprise (CBE) and the Small Business Enterprise (SBE), or Sheltered Market. Broward County is also part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Unified Certification Program (UCP) and certifies firms located in Broward and Palm Beach counties for the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.
BROWARD COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
District 1
Nan H. Rich
954-357-7001
[email protected]
District 2
Mark D. Bogen
954-357-7002
[email protected]
District 3
Mayor Michael Udine
954-357-7003
[email protected]
District 4
Vice-Mayor Lamar P. Fisher
954-357-7004
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District 5
Steve Geller
954-357-7005
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District 6
Beam Furr
954-357-7006
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District 7
Tim Ryan
954-357-7007
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District 8
Jared Moskowitz
(954) 357-7008
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District 9
Torey Alston
954-357-7009
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