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December 2005 |
Question:
I’d like to know
more about the county’s budget process. What’s the Clerk’s role in this
process?
Answer:
The office of the
Clerk is a complex organization that performs a wide range of record keeping,
information management, and financial management for the judicial system
and for county government. The Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes
decree that the Clerk carry out duties as custodian of county funds. As
custodian, the Clerk ensures that taxpayers’ money is managed according
to law. The Clerk’s role in the budget process is to provide information
and oversight to make certain that a balanced budget is approved by the
County Commission.