County Commissioners

The five-member Board of County Commissioners is the legislative and governing body of Lee County, Fla. Each County Commissioner is elected at large for a maximum of three, four-year terms of office. Each Commissioner represents and resides in one of the five Commission Districts. Each November, the Board elects a Chairman who serves as its presiding officer.

Direct Reports

The County Manager, the County Attorney and the Hearing Examiner report to the County Commissioners. The County Manager is appointed by and serves under contract to the Board. This official is directly responsible to the Board for administration and operation of the County's departments, and for the execution of all Board policies.

Constitutional Offices

The Board of County Commissioners is one of seven separate but equal sections of county government, called Constitutional Offices, that provide services and facilities to Lee County residents. The other six "Constitutionals" are the 20th Judicial Circuit, Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector.