Under a Charter Ordinance that went into effect May 1985, County Commissioners are directed to perform legislative functions of government by developing policy for the management of Hillsborough County. The County Administrator , a professional appointed by the Board, and the administrative staff are responsible for the implementation of these policies. The Board also serves as the Environmental Protection Commission . Individual Board members serve on various other boards, authorities, and commissions such as the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Tampa Bay Water, Aviation Authority, Expressway Authority, Sports Authority, Port Authority, Arts Council of Hillsborough County , Childrens Board , Anti-Drug Alliance, Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Council of Governments. Meetings Regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are open to the public and are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, beginning at 9 a.m.
Speakers generally are limited to three minutes.
The meetings also are aired live on Hillsborough Television . Check your cable listings for the appropriate channel in your area.