Palm Beach County offices
Florida's constitution has every county elect five officers of its own. Each is chosen by the whole county and runs a separate office. They do not vote together as a board; each one answers directly to voters.
- Ric Bradshaw
Sheriff
The county's chief law enforcement officer. Patrols areas outside city police jurisdiction and, in most counties, runs the jail.
Property Appraiser
Sets the taxable value of every property in the county. That value, times the rates local boards adopt, makes up your property tax bill.
Dorothy JacksTax Collector
Collects property taxes and issues vehicle tags and titles, and in many counties driver licenses.
Anne M. GannonClerk of the Circuit Court
Keeps court files and official records such as deeds and marriage licenses. In many counties also the county's auditor and treasurer.
Shannon R. Chessman- Wendy Sartory Link
Supervisor of Elections
Registers voters, runs every election in the county and counts the ballots.