info@desotobocc.com Home | County Commissioners | Board of County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners The Board of County Commissioners is the legislative and policy-making body of the county government. The Board establishes policy and makes all budget decisions with regard to the appropriation of funds to county departments and some constitutional officers. The chairperson presides over all board meetings, signs all legal documents, and appoints commissioners to various committees. The chairperson is the official representative of the board and retains a vote on all items and issues. The chairperson is selected annually by his/her peers to represent the board. DeSoto County is served by a five-member Board of County Commissioners, representing all five districts within the county. The commissioners are elected at-large and each serves a four-year term. All terms are staggered with two commissioners being elected in one year and three in the succeeding two years. Meet the County Commissioners View a District Representation Map Meetings Board of County Commissioners meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Commission Chambers, located within the Administration building on the first floor at 201 E. Oak Street in Arcadia. - Second Tuesday meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. - Fourth Tuesday meetings begin at 3:00 p.m., quasi-judicial agenda items at 6:30 p.m. - Look on Agenda for confirmation of 6:30 p.m. meetings - Special meetings and workshops are called as needed Board Members There are five Commissioners that make up the Board of County Commissioners. Each Commissioner is elected to a four-year term. The County is divided into five districts, each member of the Board is responsible for one district. Each Commissioner is required to live within their district. The chairman and vice-chairman are elected by the Board annually. Responsibilities - provide services for the well-being and safety of the residents - pass resolutions and ordinances for the safety and welfare of DeSoto County residents - provide financing of county government operations by levying taxation when necessary Administration Ph: (863) 993-4800 Fax: (863) 993-4809 Administration Building 201 E. Oak Street Suite 201 Arcadia, FL 34266 view map Dec 14 | Special Board Meeting THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON DECEMBER 14TH, 2021 AT 2... read more Dec 14 | County Commission Regular Meeting The DeSoto County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 14th at... read more Jan 11 | County Commission Regular Meeting The DeSoto County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 11th at 9... read more Jan 25 | County Commission Regular Meeting The DeSoto County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 25th at... read more Click here for full calendar. RECREATION AIDE DeSoto County BOCC is currently accepting applications for a RECREATION AIDE (PART TIME) in the... read more OFFICE MANAGER III Desoto County BOCC is currently accepting applications for an OFFICE MANAGER with the UTILITIES... read more 22-05-00ITB Sheriffs’ Office - Jail Control Room System Upgrade DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Division 201 E. Oak Street Suite... read more 22-01-01ITB RE-BID Environmental Services Water and Gas Monitoring Services DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Division 201 E. Oak Street Suite... read more FAIR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY DESOTO COUNTY FAIR HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL If you believe you have... read more Click here for full news archive. DeSoto County | 201 E. Oak Street, Arcadia, FL | 863.993.4800 | info@desotobocc.com © 2021 Desoto County. All rights reserved.